Senior Financial Analyst - Engineering

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

Role Summary:

Harbinger Motors is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to lead budgeting and forecasting for the Bill of Material (BOM), Engineering NRE and Tooling. This position is a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that are critical to achieving company goals for our current product line, while also working hand-in-hand with Engineering on our next generation of products. A successful candidate will be able to create visibility and highlight opportunities from the numbers, build strong relationships with technical leaders, and is self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Become the BOM subject matter expert; analyzing changes and reporting weekly variances
• Lead strategic BOM initiatives. Partnering closely with Engineering, from DRE’s to the CTO to understand financial tradeoffs for proposed design changes
• Partner with Engineering leaders with budgeting, forecasting and compiling targets for both BOM and investment for future programs
• Partner with the Technical Program Management team to understand changes in the BOM and analyze engineering change orders (ECO) by being on the Change Review Board (CRB)
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering to insure data integrity in the BOM is accurate
• Ad hoc analysis as necessary to support leadership in the decision making process. Transforming data into actionable insights and recommendations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with an emphasis in Finance.
• 5+ years of relevant Finance experience. Preferably in Product Development, but not required.
• Intellectually curious: Seek to understand the why behind the numbers.
• Detail-oriented: Values precision and accuracy.
• Critical thinker: Consider problems and solutions from all angles.
• Creative problem-solver: Able to identify obstacles and present viable solutions.
• Highly organized: Capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets and ERP systems.

Rev up your career with our electrifying compensation and benefits package! At Harbinger Motors, we understand that your skills, experience, and expertise are as unique as our cutting-edge electric vehicles. That's why we tailor our offers to suit your individual profile, considering your years of experience, specialized knowledge, and market demands.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our perks charge ahead of the competition:

• 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accelerate Your Wealth: As an early stage employee, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.
• Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit.
• Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you rechar