Senior Manager, FP&A

Gotion, Inc.•Manteno, IL

2d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. Gotion is looking for a FP&A Senior Manager to lead corporate FP&A work/process development. The ideal candidate will work closely with the leadership team and participate in strategic planning. This role will be responsible for using their analytical mindset to analyze and interpret financial data, then relating it to potential business trends and issues. The individual will collaborate with functional department leads to design, implement, and execute core planning & analysis processes with an emphasis on business partnering and customer service. Strong financial and business acumen in addition to broad knowledge of FP&A processes are essential to the success of this role. This candidate will feel comfortable using insights they have discovered to communicate important themes and discoveries to company leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Master Degree/MBA is preferred
7+ years' financial analysis and modeling experience
Big 4 (3+ years) and private industry experience (3+ years) are strongly desired
Ability to analyze, prioritize, and execute in a high-pressure environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, Micro, Vlookup, Sumif, etc.) and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports
Must possess a positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes in workload and job requirements
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills needed to develop collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Develop/Manage the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning process
Work with cross-functional teams to build the foundational financial modeling for the Company
Work with Company leaders to develop financial forecast/budgets that will guide decision making and serve as a benchmark on financial performance
Perform financial scenario analysis to support senior management's strategic decision-making
Analyze actuals against budget/ forecast and prior year, to serve as management’s advisor on financial matters
Support decision making by providing management with timely, detailed, and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
Work with senior management and company Operating Committee Members to understand Macro Economic and Industry factors that impact Company financial performance
Partner with leaders to develop revenue and profitability forecasts
Research and analyze financial reports of competitors, and market trends to provide insightful information to aid in company’s long-term and short-term decision making
Perform ad hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making