FP&A Manager (COGS and Gross Margin)

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

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We are looking for a Senior FP&A Manager to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to partner with the Operations and Supply Chain business leaders to drive strategic COGS and gross margin planning, an extremely critical metric for our Company. This role reports to the VP of FP&A and is a key member of the FP&A team. The mission of our team is to enable strategic executive and Board-level as well as tactical decision making for the company through financial modeling, fact-based analyses and interpretation of key business and financial trends. 

This individual will primarily serve as the Finance Business Partner for the Operations department and will own the budgeting and reporting for overall company gross margins. They will have the opportunity to help identify risks and opportunities to achieving quarterly gross margin targets, lead cross-functional cost improvement initiatives and drive accountability.

What You'll Do 

• Drive and manage the annual budgeting process and maintain accurate and updated forecasts for COGS and Gross Margins while working closely with the Operations leaders
• Create detailed models to track gross margin progress within the financial quarter, and also forecast long-term gross margins
• Develop models to forecast inventory, capex requirements and capacity planning
• Build management reports, KPIs and dashboards
• Develop models to translate sales forecasts into production plans
• Create department level reporting to help track and manage spending and headcount decisions
• Create training for operations employees to foster understanding of key metrics and gross margin implications
• Identify key cost reduction opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives to drive margin improvements
• Continuously focus on automating and streamlining the FP&A processes
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives

What We're Looking For

• An advanced understanding of corporate financial planning, modeling, reporting and analysis
• 5+ years experience with technology hardware company supporting the Manufacturing/Operations departments
• Strong understanding of COGS and gross margins
• A high degree of analytical capability with the proven ability to identify business challenges, structure recommendations and provide insights to enable high-level strategic vision
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA, CPA, and CFA highly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Adaptive Insights or similar planning tools, and Netsuite a plus

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $70,000 to $122,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location. 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

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