Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, May Mobility

• We are looking for a candidate who will bring a fresh perspective on resource efficiency and prioritization for the company
• 10+ years relevant experience with increasing levels of responsibility and people leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting/finance and knowledge of US GAAP
• Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Strong project management and organizational skills are essential
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential
• Strong Excel skills and ability to create functional and scalable models
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to foster communication/collaboration amongst departments
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workloads and achieve effective results in a dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment
• Proven desire to learn and go above and beyond to continuously improve processes and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to grow and mentor supporting team members
• Experience with startup companies or high growth companies, particularly in R&D intensive/deep tech businesses
• Ability to travel, if required to support the business
• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Desirable

• The Director of FP&A will be responsible for the annual budget, rolling forecasts, variance to actual analysis, KPI tracking, management reporting, new business case analysis and presentation to investors on forecast and budget matters
• This role will be crucial in helping to tackle the company’s most important strategic questions including resource allocations, business planning, product strategy, and key investment decisions
• The Director of FP&A will support leaders across multiple business units and the executive team and will be called on to articulate the Company’s financial strategy to key investors and other external stakeholders
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes for all business units
• Partner with the accounting team on aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including managing expense accruals, management reporting, and budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Update the forecast on a rolling basis including inputs for headcount spend, non-headcount spend, and capital expenses. Collaborate with business partners to ensure that the forecast is accurate, precise and achievable
• Analyze financial and operational results to understand and report on KPIs, variance to forecast, variance to budget, and underlying causes for business performance
• Prepare and present financial results, risks, and opportunities to business partners and the Senior Leadership Team. Use professional reports and compelling visuals to convey information
• Collaborate with leaders across the company to ensure resource allocation is aligned with company strategy. Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to improve resource management and properly prioritize company initiatives
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to business partners and the senior leadership team
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and systems to meet the needs of the growing business
• Develop financial projections, pro forma financial statements, and other analyses (e.g. NPV, breakeven, make vs. buy, payback, etc.) for new business cases and for investor presentations
• Identify strategic drivers of the business and develop scenario-based forecasts based on the impact of these drivers
• Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management, including recommendations backed by data
• Provide guidance and team development for direct reports as needed
• Staying current or FP&A industry best practices
• Actively monitor and analyze factors outside of a company, such as market trends, competitor actions, technological advancements, and industry regulations, to identify potential opportunities and threats that could impact its competitive position within the market