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, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses in the food and retail sectors to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics aims to enhance delivery operations while minimizing environmental impact.

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

  • Serve Robotics raised $80M to expand its robot delivery services by 2026.
  • Partnerships with Uber Eats and Shake Shack enhance Serve's market presence.
  • Acquisition of Vebu expands Serve's automation solutions beyond delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Starship Technologies and Nuro is increasing.
  • Regulatory challenges in new cities may hinder Serve's expansion plans.
  • Dependence on partnerships like Uber Eats could impact Serve's business model.

What makes Serve Robotics unique

  • Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions robots for eco-friendly urban deliveries.
  • The company offers delivery-as-a-service, providing scalable solutions for businesses.
  • Serve Robotics integrates advanced AI for efficient autonomous navigation in urban areas.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours