FP&A Lead/ Senior FP&A Associate

Divergent•Torrance, CA

12h•$109,240 - $173,470•Onsite

About The Position

This FP&A Lead/Senior is responsible for leading the financial planning, control, and reporting for Czinger Vehicles’ vehicle programs. Acting as the primary finance business partner to Product Development, this role ensures that program budgets are robust, forecasts are accurate, risks and opportunities are clearly identified, and decision-making is grounded in sound financial analysis. The role will also play a key part in scenario modelling and portfolio-level planning, providing the Executive Leadership Team with the insights needed to adjust the business model and optimize the annual portfolio plan.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
7-10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a product development or program finance role within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and how financial metrics align to engineering and program milestones.
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at program, portfolio, and departmental levels.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or other high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing industries.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and program management tools.
Knowledge of capital investment processes, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and bill of materials (BOM) costing.
Experience in portfolio planning and business model optimization.
Track record of driving financial discipline in early-stage or fast-growth companies.
Passion for advanced manufacturing, performance engineering, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Own the full financial lifecycle for assigned vehicle programs, from business case creation to program closeout.
Develop, manage, and update program budgets, including capital, engineering, and material costs, aligned to program timing and scope.
Implement rigorous actuals vs. forecast tracking, ensuring accountability at cost-center and functional levels.
Build and run financial models to test alternative program, product, and investment scenarios, informing adjustments to the business model and portfolio strategy.
Identify, quantify, and track cost risks and savings opportunities, working cross-functionally to implement mitigation plans.
Build and maintain credible program business cases, ensuring alignment with corporate financial targets and investment priorities.
Deliver concise, executive-level financial dashboards and reports, highlighting deviations from plan and recommending corrective actions.
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure financial alignment with technical and delivery objectives.
Provide financial input into program milestone reviews, investment approvals, and change-control processes.
Drive process enhancements in financial governance, tools, and reporting to increase accuracy and efficiency.