Tesla's Finance team combines traditional financial planning and analysis with broader business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting Tesla's leadership. Finance is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations. Tesla Finance is lean and dynamic, comprised of five subgroups: Corporate Finance, Energy Finance, Engineering Finance, Manufacturing Finance, and Sales, Marketing and Service (SMS) Finance. This role would be in-office in Sparks, Nevada and support our Manufacturing Finance Team.
* Analyzing key performance indicators, especially revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures (includes developing financial models and decision-making tools)
* Providing strategic insights and conclusions based on analysis
* Planning and resource management (e.g., headcount, investment approvals, etc.) for specific verticals within Tesla, including developing of financial forecasts
* Identifying initiatives for improvement of Tesla's financial outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with Tesla's leadership
* Managing all manufacturing investments globally and developing associated forecasts
* Evaluating major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation, manufacturing scope, insource vs. outsource choices, and location
* Leading manufacturing cost improvement for all products, including feedback on estimated manufacturing costs for future programs, identifying focus areas for cost, and execution of identified initiatives
* Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
* Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field, or equivalnet professional experience
* Ability to read and interpret financial statements recommended
* Demonstrated success driving tangible impact/influencing within a broader organization
* Excellent analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, financial modeling, etc.)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders