About the role<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">The Senior Analyst, FP&amp;A and Grants will play a key role in supporting the Finance department by providing insightful analysis, forecasting, and reporting to aid in strategic decision-making. This individual will work closely with various stakeholders across the organization to analyze financial data, develop forecasts, and provide actionable insights to drive business performance. The candidate needs to be comfortable using AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini and/or Anthropic to be able to automate numerous analyses and functions.</li></ul>What you'll do<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Utilize AI tools to automate analyses including energy cost, pricing, and profitability metrics.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Responsible for maintaining a pipeline of grant awards, submitting and tracking active applications, as well as tracking performance metrics for the awards.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Collaborate with the sales team on contract pricing analyses.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to senior management.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and decision-making.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions, including pricing strategies, investment opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Manage investor relations by preparing financial presentations and other materials for investor meetings and conference calls.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Conduct banking analysis, including cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance monitoring, and relationship management with banking partners.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and alignment on financial goals.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the business and communicate findings to senior management to support strategic planning efforts.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Assist in the preparation of presentations and materials for executive leadership and board meetings, providing clear and concise explanations of financial performance and trends.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate finance or FP&amp;A role.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience using AI tools to automate analyses.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, with advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software is a plus.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.</li></ul>

SparkCharge is an automotive company that manufactures and develops charging stations for electric vehicles. Its product features include portability, fast charging, and modular design. The company specializes in providing solutions in electric vehicles, cars, and electric charging. SparkCharge was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Senior Financial Analyst

About the role<ul><li>The Senior Analyst, FP&amp;A and Grants will play a key role in supporting the Finance department by providing insightful analysis, forecasting, and reporting to aid in strategic decision-making. This individual will work closely with various stakeholders across the organization to analyze financial data, develop forecasts, and provide actionable insights to drive business performance. The candidate needs to be comfortable using AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini and/or Anthropic to be able to automate numerous analyses and functions.</li></ul>What you'll do<ul><li>Utilize AI tools to automate analyses including energy cost, pricing, and profitability metrics.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining a pipeline of grant awards, submitting and tracking active applications, as well as tracking performance metrics for the awards.</li><li>Collaborate with the sales team on contract pricing analyses.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to senior management.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and decision-making.</li><li>Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions, including pricing strategies, investment opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives.</li><li>Manage investor relations by preparing financial presentations and other materials for investor meetings and conference calls.</li><li>Conduct banking analysis, including cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance monitoring, and relationship management with banking partners.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and alignment on financial goals.</li><li>Identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the business and communicate findings to senior management to support strategic planning efforts.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of presentations and materials for executive leadership and board meetings, providing clear and concise explanations of financial performance and trends.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.</li><li>3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate finance or FP&amp;A role.</li><li>Experience using AI tools to automate analyses.</li><li>Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, with advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software is a plus.</li><li>Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.</li></ul>

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