FP&A Analyst

Proterra•Greer, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, delivering accurate analysis and actionable insights that guide business decisions. This role combines strong technical finance and Excel modeling skills with business partnership to help leaders understand performance, evaluate opportunities, and plan for growth. Reporting to the Head of FP&A and Treasury, this position builds and maintains the financial models that underpin planning, owns key recurring reporting deliverables, and partners with department leaders across the organization. The FP&A Analyst plays a critical role in translating financial data into clear, decision-ready insights and supporting the company's growth in the electric vehicle industry through disciplined financial planning and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related analytical role
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and scenario/sensitivity analysis
Proven ability to build well-structured, auditable financial models
Solid understanding of the three financial statements and how they link together
Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or electric vehicle industry
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Experience with planning tools (Adaptive Planning, Planful, OneStream, Oracle EPM)
Experience with BI and data tools (Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, SQL)
Progress toward an MBA, CFA, CPA, or FP&A certification

Responsibilities

Support the annual budget and rolling forecast processes, partnering with department leaders to gather inputs and challenge assumptions
Consolidate departmental budgets and forecasts into company-level financial plans
Develop revenue, expense, headcount, and capital expenditure forecasts
Maintain planning calendars and templates to ensure timely, accurate submissions
Update forecasts to reflect business changes, risks, and opportunities
Build, maintain, and improve complex financial models with an emphasis on accuracy, scalability, and auditability
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business outcomes
Support pricing, capital investment, and business case analyses for strategic initiatives
Analyze unit economics, cost drivers, and margin trends
Ensure models are well-documented and easy for stakeholders to use
Support month-end close activities in partnership with Accounting, including P&L and accrual reviews
Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses (budget vs. actuals) and explain key drivers
Develop recurring management reporting packages and KPI dashboards for leadership
Track and report on financial and operational performance metrics
Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial reports
Serve as a trusted finance partner to assigned business areas and department leaders
Translate financial concepts and results into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
Monitor spending against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting and planning processes
Document FP&A procedures and maintain process documentation
Support all members of the Finance team with ad hoc projects/analysis