Financial Operations Analyst

Zoox

. Drive financial analysis of strategic investments, maintain short- and long-term financial models, and develop reporting for internal and external stakeholders .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. Capable of managing financial models, KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational insights.

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Financial AnalysisU.S. GAAP ComplianceERP System ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft ExcelProcurement Software Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingForecast vs. Actuals AnalysisCosting AnalysisInventory ManagementBOM PlanningS&OP ManagementPurchase Order ComplianceData AnalysisBudget TrackingKPI Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedAdaptabilityReliability

Tools & Technologies

SAPAnaplanCoupaAribaOracleNetSuite

Industry Keywords

Finance OperationsProcurementAccountingFP&AManufacturing Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive financial analysis of strategic investments, maintain short- and long-term financial models, and develop reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Partner with Manufacturing groups, Supply Chain, and Accounting teams on financial planning and MEC activities
Own manufacturing KPIs, including inventory, BOM, and open PO planning
Manage monthly S&OP cycles and product-costing close activities
Review purchase requisitions for U.S. GAAP and Zoox accounting-policy compliance
Conduct purchase-order pre-approval compliance checks against budget and forecast models, escalating discrepancies
Conduct Forecast vs. Actuals analysis during monthly and quarterly closes
Review agreements and contracts to determine PR structure and coding, and restructure PRs and POs as policies change
Partner with business owners to resolve incomplete or non-compliant requisitions and guide requesters on accounting policy
Own open PO review and cleanup, including aging analysis, stale-PO closure, and PO true-ups
Support month-end close by providing PO and receipt data to Accounting and identifying unreceived goods and services for accrual
Build and maintain committed-spend-versus-budget trackers by cost center
Track and report compliance metrics to Finance leadership
Analyze large financial datasets using SAP, Anaplan, and other reporting systems to provide actionable operational insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a quantitative field
2+ years of relevant work experience in finance operations, procurement, accounting, or FP&A
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly expense classification and capitalization
Hands-on experience with a major ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
Experience with spend management or procurement software such as Coupa or Ariba
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large datasets
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to explain accounting policy clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Detail-oriented and reliable, with ability to quickly adapt in a fast-moving environment
Bonus: Public accounting experience, preferably Big 4
Bonus: High-growth startup and/or public company accounting experience
Bonus: Manufacturing and/or fulfillment accounting experience
Bonus: Experience supporting a procure-to-pay system implementation or accounting policy rollout

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Potential sign-on bonus