Senior Corporate FP&A Analyst – Business Partnering

About Slate

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.
We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.

Who we are looking for:

Slate is seeking a proactive and relationship-oriented Senior Corporate FP&A Analyst to serve as a key business partner to Slate’s SG&A functions. In this role, you will own forecast updates in partnership with department leaders, help them interpret and manage their budgets, and provide meaningful financial insights that guide smart decision-making. As we grow, we are building a forward-thinking finance organization powered by real-time data, automated planning tools, and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate is both financially and operationally savvy—comfortable moving between the details of a cost center forecast and a strategic conversation about headcount, vendor spend, or departmental tradeoffs. You'll be part of a collaborative Corporate FP&A team that supports leadership across the company and contributes to a strong planning and performance culture.

What you get to do:

• Partner with SG&A department leaders to own and maintain functional forecasts, budgets, and monthly updates.
• Develop and maintain clear reporting on committed vs. uncommitted spend to support proactive financial management.
• Help business partners understand their performance against budget, including drivers of variance, key risks, and opportunities.
• Serve as the finance lead for department-level planning, including headcount and operating expenses.
• Support departmental leaders in making financially informed decisions that align with corporate goals.
• Contribute to company-wide financial processes such as annual planning, monthly forecast cycles, and close support.
• Collaborate with the broader FP&A team to improve tools, processes, and financial visibility across the organization.
• Support ongoing adoption and use of planning tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning, ensuring accuracy and consistency of SG&A data.

What you bring to the team: 

• 4+ years of experience in FP&A or finance business partnering roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred.
• Strong understanding of SG&A functions and the role finance plays in supporting operational decision-making.
• Experience supporting department-level forecasting, budgeting, and headcount planning.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trusted relationships with business partners.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and a solid grasp of forecasting workflows.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.

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 accommodations 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.