Corporate FP&A Analyst-Enterprise Performance Management

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Slate is seeking an analytical and systems-savvy Corporate FP&A Analyst to support the development of financial forecasting and reporting capabilities in Workday Adaptive Planning. This role will contribute to enabling timely and scalable performance analysis across the company.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Adaptive, including familiarity with formula and account creation, variance reports, dashboards, and multi-dimensional analytics. This role will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define reporting needs, build solutions, and drive adoption of scalable planning tools.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Support the development and maintenance of automated dashboards and reports in Workday Adaptive Planning, including BvA (budget vs. actual), forecast tracking, and variance analysis.
• Assist with managing detailed forecast input data stored within Adaptive across operating expenses, gross margin drivers, headcount assumptions and capital expenditure forecasts.
• Design and standardize consolidated reporting to support leadership insights and reporting.
• Partner with FP&A leadership to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Adaptive solutions.
• Maintain reporting structures, hierarchies, versions, and assumptions to ensure consistency and clarity across all planning tools.
• Assist with financial system data integrations (e.g., ERP to Adaptive) and ensure accuracy across platforms.
• Support ongoing improvements in financial planning, reporting processes, and data quality.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including insights and analysis.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, with a strong focus on financial systems and reporting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Hands-on experience building dashboards and variance reports in Workday Adaptive Planning is required.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and planning processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems like NetSuite and SAP and knowledge of data integrations.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to work across large, structured data sets.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player, comfortable working cross-functionally.
• WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
• At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy
• WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.