FP and A Analyst - Singer Vehicle Design

About Singer 
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations. 
 

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FP&A Analyst


 

Under direct leadership, the FP&A Analyst will support FP&A activities for the business, including developing and tracking performance to the operating plans, and driving the business with reliable analytics to assist the decision-making process in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This is a key role in the finance department with executive level visibility in monitoring and reporting current and future spend. The analyst will facilitate financial decision making through robust reporting, modeling, and analyses.

This position requires a high level of intellectual curiosity to learn, gather facts, and ask questions; a strong analytical background and storytelling; and the ability to organize information and make suggestions for improvement regarding anything from part profitability to production to marketing. The FP&A Analyst will interface with all aspects of the company, including production, engineering, sales, program management, accounting, and executive management

This position is hybrid based out of Carson, CA.

 

• Works collaboratively with the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to drive performance and reliable information from the Finance team
• Oversees and manages the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
• Works cross-functionally with key business partners in the development and management of their budgets and forecasts
• Analyzes current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, BOM/Labor/COGS, liquidity, and capital expenditures
• Monitors performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Implements and delivers of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reporting/dashboard reports and financial reports
• Prepares month-end close analyses, trend evaluations, and variance commentary
• Improves performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in process, operational and engineering as well as for new projects
• Develops financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, develops and enhances tools to track incurred project and operational costs monthly
• Analyzes financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Contributes to the period-ending financial reporting activities, as prioritized by the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
• Prepares presentations to the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team
• Communicates and delivers information to the investors/lenders
• Identifies and collaborates to automate finance processes
• Performs a leading role on internal projects, working closely with peer organization to understand key business issues and translate them into financial models and metrics
• Independently identifies and pursues areas of analysis that will offer insights and result in actionable recommendations

Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative field
• A minimum of three (3) years as an analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis or other finance function including related consulting roles

Preferred Technical Skills and/or Experience

• Experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing
• Experience with NetSuite/VBA a plus
• CPA or equivalent

 

• Exceptional analytical abilities and expert in MS Excel and other MS products
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements and US GAAP
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management
• High level of curiosity and self-motivation in digging deeper into data and trends and driving actionable insights
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to handle tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing, and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking and organizational skills are vital
• A proactive, self-directed approach and the ability to learn quickly
• Delivering final work product on time (or ahead of schedule), that has been thoroughly reviewed and reflects superior attention to detail, minimizing the potential for mistakes
• Creative problem solver with the ability to synthesize complex and diverse information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced, and actionable insights, leveraging intuition and experience to complement findings in data
• Experience with development of budgets, forecasts, variance and trend analysis, and multi-year financial plans utilizing a wide variety of tools and financial analysis programs to build financial projection models
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• High level of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Supports Singer’s values and principles through demonstrated behaviors and interactions
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

 

• Must be able to work in a seated or standing position for extended periods
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods
• Must be able to use vision, fingers, hands, and arms to manually complete assigned tasks
• Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood both in person, by telephone, and by email
• Must be able to read documents, facts, and figures on a computer screen
• Limited lifting pushing and pulling required (<10lbs)
• Must be able to utilize video conferencing equipment and related tools/technology

 

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Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.