Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A to support our growing Commercial businesses, focusing on Accessories, Wraps, and Merchandise. You will analyze revenue and gross margin, support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and performance reporting while partnering with Commercial leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will maintain forecasting inputs in planning tools, reconcile results, and prepare management summaries and KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 3+ years of FP&A/financial analysis experience, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, consumer products, or retail.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning for Accessories, Wraps and Merchandise.
• Maintain revenue, volume, pricing, take-rate, cost and gross margin assumptions.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, variance commentary, management summaries and KPI dashboards.
• Partner with Accounting and Commercial teams to support month-end close and reporting of revenue, cost and gross margin.

Skills

FP&A

financial analysis

budgeting

forecasting

variance analysis

Excel

financial modeling

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA (optional)

Tools

Adaptive Planning

NetSuite

Job description

ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is seeking a Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A to support our growing Commercial businesses, with a primary focus on Accessories, Wraps, and Merchandise. In this role, you will help manage and analyze revenue and gross margin performance across these business lines. You will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and strategic analysis while partnering closely with Commercial leaders and cross-functional teams. Your work will provide actionable financial insights, strengthen performance management, and support long-term planning as the business scales.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Financial Planning and Analysis

Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for Accessories, Wraps, and Merchandise. Maintain revenue, volume, pricing, take-rate, cost, and gross margin assumptions as business conditions and product offerings evolve. Analyze performance against forecast, budget, and prior periods, identifying key drivers across price, volume, mix, and cost. Review financial assumptions and supporting analysis for business cases and other Commercial decisions.

Reporting and Data Management

Maintain accurate and timely forecast inputs in Adaptive Planning and reconcile results to source data, including NetSuite, Excel models, and business inputs. Prepare recurring financial reports, variance commentary, management summaries, and KPI dashboards. Maintain clear documentation and version control to support data accuracy and traceability.

Business Partnership

Partner with Accounting and Commercial teams to support month-end close, inventory analysis, and accurate reporting of revenue, cost, and gross margin. Monitor key performance indicators, including inventory turns, sell-through, and aging, and highlight relevant risks and opportunities. Support ad hoc financial analysis, modeling, and reporting as business priorities evolve.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA, CFA, or other relevant advanced credential is a plus.
• 3 or more years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, commercial finance, or a related role, preferably within the automotive, manufacturing, consumer products, or retail industries.
• Experience analyzing revenue, gross margin, costs, inventory, or commercial performance.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance-analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience with Adaptive Planning, NetSuite, or similar financial systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
• A collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, Commercial, and operational teams.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.