FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager

Company Overview

Gotion is based in Silicon Valley of California with world-class R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan, Singapore and Europe. We aim to innovate in the next generation electric vehicle technology (lithium batteries and related systems) with the goal of accelerating electrified transportation and achieving sustainable development. Gotion is funded by Guoxuan Hi-tech, a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world’s first mass commercial e-bus route.

Job Description

Gotion is looking for a FP&A Manager to oversee corporate FP&A process. The ideal candidate 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.

Responsibilities
• 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 C and VP Level Executives 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

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 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, 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