The Role
Lead FP&A forecasting and treasury activities, partner cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy, automate reporting, support cash/P&L forecasting, engage banks and vendors, and present results to executive leadership.
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About Us
Highland Electric Fleets’ mission is to make electric fleets accessible and affordable for all, enabling communities to realize the benefits of cleaner, quieter and healthier fleets. Highland is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS). Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable.
Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation.
The Senior Manager, FP&A and Treasury is a trusted partner across both functional and Executive Leadership at Highland Electric Fleets. The successful candidate will have strong critical thinking and execution skills, being able to synthesize information across the business to inform near & long term forecasts. The Senior Manager will be comfortable with ambiguity, able to execute as both individual and part of the broader Highland team. The Senior Manager will be a trusted member of the Finance team, often working directly with the CFO and Executive Leadership team to accomplish critical path tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, Legal, and Administrative functions to improve near & long term forecast accuracy
- Engage with Project Finance and Pricing teams to improve connection & financing details in near & long term forecasting models
- Role will be responsible for the near term forecast, and will work to improve process to increase repeatability, accuracy, connectivity to Highland systems, and communication across the company
- Lead efforts to automate FP&A reporting
- Work closely with Sr. Director, FP&A and CFO, to present both near & long term forecast expectations with Highland Executive team
- Engage with external parties, including indirect suppliers, to accurately forecast Cash and P&L implications of contracts, including Insurance, Consultants, and 3rd Party Software providers
- Engage with external banks and Treasury Management platforms for performance of administrative tasks in Sr. Director’s absence, and in increasing capacity w/ experience
- Be a key member of the Highland team evaluating systems for cross-functional connectivity and process improvement opportunities
- Provide additional support as needed
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (at least) in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 5-10 years of in roles of increasing responsibility in an FP&A or Operational Finance capacity
- Experience in a Project business, preferably large company ($1B+ revenue)
- Experience with Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma
- Experience in a Finance Leadership training program desired
- Curious self-starter who can handle ambiguity & deliver results
What You Can Expect from Highland:
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
- A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
- Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) program and company match
Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 5-10 years in FP&A or Operational Finance with increasing responsibility
- Experience in a project business (preferably large company $1B+ revenue)
- Experience with Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma
- Experience in a Finance Leadership training program
- Ability to synthesize cross-functional information, work with ambiguity, and present to executive leadership
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The Company
What We Do
Highland Electric Fleets is the leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS) for school districts, governments, and fleet operators in North America. Offering a unique suite of products, Highland makes it simple and affordable for public entities to upgrade their fleets to electric.
