Financial Analyst, Service

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cost Analyst to support our Service Readiness Team. This individual must have the ability to understand and enforce costs centers for existing and new parts of the growing Service Business and align those with a fast moving / high growth environment. This position is based in our Factory of Fremont, CA and will report to the Director of Business Operations.

Responsibilities

· Setting-up and updating real time Cost Centers authorities to match the operational organization of Tesla Service

· Approving POs and checking proper allocation of costs to Cost Centers and General Ledger

· Approving hiring requisitions and checking proper allocation of headcount to Cost Centers

· Supporting Supply Chain and Accounts Payable in coding POs properly to Cost Centers

· Supporting Accounting in allocation rules for Bookings, all of them recorded (setting-up a rulebook) and pre-approved by Operational management

· Checking allocation of expenses to Locations codes, making sure it is consistent across the board

· Checking monthly proper allocation of costs to cost centers by reviewing all major items

· Extracting Data monthly and organize it for management review, completing basic variance analysis ; Automating the process within 3 months with support from IT and data Analysis teams

Requirements

· A genuine degree of creativity, latitude and toughness is expected.

· Strong analytic skills.

· Deep understanding of cost centers concept and purposes

· BS or higher degree (preferred) and/or equivalent experience.

· Evidence of exceptional ability.

· 3+ years in Cost Accounting and/or related financial background.

· 3+ years in Finance in a Service organization experience preferred

· 3+ years working in a fast paced, high volume operations environment.

· Experience and thorough knowledge of Finance and Supply Chain operations systems and processes.

· Ability to work with and develop Finance and operations performance metrics (efficiency, responsibility, throughput, costs).

· Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.

· Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and engaged in their success.

· Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings.

· Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills.

· Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail.

· Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

· Experience in MS AX preferred