Full-Time

Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics

51-200 employees

Autonomous delivery robots for food and retail

Food & Agriculture
Robotics & Automation
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in organizations that have experienced significant growth and operational maturity.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Google ecosystem, including super-user proficiency in Google Sheets.
  • Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements and the ability to apply them in dynamic business scenarios.
  • Forward-thinking problem-solver with a knack for building clarity and solutions out of ambiguity and executing with precision.
  • Strong ability to connect financial data to strategic objectives, with exceptional storytelling skills to communicate financial performance and insights effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Support the executive team in understanding the financial implications of strategic decisions, including resource investments, spend allocation, and business planning.
  • Build long-range plans and size strategic initiatives in collaboration with department leaders across the organization.
  • Oversee the annual operating budget process, track and report performance relative to plan, and implement and manage rolling forecast updates with a focus on operational excellence and attention to detail.
  • Improve operating teams’ understanding of financial statements and budget adherence through transparent analysis and strong partnership.
  • Establish, track, and monitor operational KPIs to drive greater efficiency and alignment with company goals.
  • Define and report on critical business metrics, proactively analyze trends, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
  • Provide data-driven insights to inform strategy, improve efficiency, and maximize ROI.
  • Partner with operating teams to deliver actionable recommendations that support revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
  • Assist in preparing materials for Board of Directors meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
  • Continuously enhance processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the strategic impact of the FP&A function.
  • Work closely with the CFO to develop and execute financial strategies, initiatives, and key investments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience coding (e.g., Java, Python) to enhance financial modeling capabilities.
  • Manufacturing finance experience.
  • Exposure to the unique requirements of public companies.

Serve Robotics is transforming the delivery industry with its self-driving robots that provide sustainable delivery solutions. These lightweight, autonomous robots deliver small items, like food and retail products, directly to customers, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics stands out by combining advanced robotics technology with a commitment to sustainability, aiming to lead the market in eco-friendly autonomous delivery solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$51.6M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $80M funding supports expansion to 2,000 robots by end of 2025.
  • Acquisition of Vebu enhances automation offerings beyond delivery services.
  • Appointment of Anthony Armenta boosts AI and software capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational capabilities.
  • Integration of Vebu could divert focus from core delivery services.
  • Over-reliance on partners like Uber and Nvidia poses potential risks.

What makes Serve Robotics unique

  • Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions rovers for eco-friendly food delivery.
  • The company offers delivery-as-a-service with a subscription-based revenue model.
  • Serve Robotics integrates Vebu's Autocado for expanded automation solutions.

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