Financial Analyst

Job description

Summary GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered in Los Angeles, building Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) through systems that learn, adapt, and develop genuine process intelligence across every part they touch. Our robots take on the tedious, hazardous, and ergonomically demanding work that has kept manufacturing dependent on a shrinking skilled workforce, delivering superhuman performance. Robotics has a demo problem. GMR doesn't. Our systems are in active production today, adapting autonomously to real geometries, real materials, and real process variation without reprogramming. We deliver our system through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that converts capital expenditure into an operating subscription, making Physical AI accessible to the manufacturers who need it most. We hire people who want to solve hard physical problems at an industrial scale. GMR is expanding Physical AI deployments across manufacturing floors, and the financial model behind that growth is only as good as the data feeding it. The Head of Finance owns that model and the strategic planning built on top of it. This role owns the ground-level discipline underneath: staying close to every department's spend, tracking specific spend pools, and keeping the numbers clean and current so the model stays trustworthy. Bottom line: you'll be the forklift operator keeping every pallet moving exactly where it needs to go, so the person running the floor always has a clear picture. Role & Responsibilities - Make bi-weekly rounds with every department to check in on spend, answer questions, and catch issues before they become problems. - Track specific spend pools against budget, and flag variances to the Head of Finance as soon as they show up. - Feed accurate, up-to-date department spend data into the company's core financial model. - Reconcile actual department spend against budget and forecast on a recurring basis. - Follow up with department leads on outstanding invoices, purchase orders, and budget questions. - Maintain organized, accurate spend records across departments in GMR's financial systems. - Prepare recurring summaries of department spend trends for the Head of Finance. - Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as they come up. - Use AI tools to automate recurring spend tracking and reporting tasks, creating more time for the follow-up that actually requires a human. - Identify opportunities to streamline how spend is tracked and reported across departments. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. - 2 to 3 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting within a corporate FP&A, investment banking, or consulting environment. - Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools. - Demonstrated use of AI tools for creative problem solving, beyond basic document review or validation. - Strong expertise in cash flow management and working capital optimization. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner. - Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. - Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems. - Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams. - Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities. - Must have authorization to work in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization from time of hire through the duration of employment. Preferred Qualifications - MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. - Experience with NetSuite, UKG, and Expensify. - Demonstrated use of AI tools to automate workflows, analyze data, or accelerate financial reporting output. GrayMatter Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply! GrayMatter Robotics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodations during the recruiting process, please contact accommodations@graymatter-robotics.com to submit your request. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Depending on the position and if listed, compensation may include the base salary range, bonus or commission, and equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, 401(k) plan + employer match, regular offsite events, a discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more! The range listed on job postings reflect the minimum and maximum new hire salary across levels in Los Angeles, CA.