What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, FP&A Business Operations position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla's Finance team integrates traditional financial planning and analysis with strategic business decision-making, directly supporting Tesla's leadership. This role within the Manufacturing Finance subgroup focuses on supporting daily operations at the Sparks, Nevada location, contributing to both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are tasked with analyzing data, providing actionable recommendations, and leading cross-functional collaboration to implement strategic decisions within a lean and dynamic environment.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
- Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
- Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field, or equivalent 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
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.