Senior Financial Analyst

Description: QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

What we need: This is an opportunity for a hands-on individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about solving complex problems. You will be a key partner to our leadership, enabling effective, data-driven decision-making as we scale from R&D to commercialization.

What You’ll Be Do:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of our Bill of Materials (BOM), ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Serve as the finance lead for systems implementation and digital transformation initiatives, specifically as they relate to BOM and costing within our PLM and ERP systems.
• Provide insightful financial analysis on product costs, manufacturing expenses, and profitability, working closely with cross-functional teams in operations and engineering.
• Identify and analyze production variances, providing clear explanations and supporting resolution efforts.
• Partner with stakeholders to continuously improve our costing and PLM processes for greater efficiency and data quality.
• Build complex financial models and conduct ad hoc analyses to support key strategic initiatives.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in a financial analyst or cost accounting role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated, hands-on expertise with SAP, specifically with its integration to BOM, cost management, and manufacturing modules.
• Extensive experience with systems implementation and process improvement, particularly with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications and their integration with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial partners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building effective cross-functional relationships.

Nice to have:

• Direct experience in energy storage, semiconductor, or automotive industries.
• Experience with licensing, in addition to manufacturing costs.
• A proven track record of driving process and system improvements from end-to-end.
• You are a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• You have an inherent curiosity and a passion for continuous learning.

ONSITE: This position is required to work onsite 3-4 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $101,300 to $152,500, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.