Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering
HireArt
Software Engineering, IT, Operations
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 50-50 / hour
Posted on Dec 18, 2025
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Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering
An Autonomous Mobility Company
Full time
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
50.00 USD Per Hour
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week onsite
Assignment length
Contract
Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find an Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering to join its team.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with vehicle engineering and purchasing leaders to manage budget forecasting, track spending, and provide clear, timely financial reporting. Your work will support informed decision-making and help keep vehicle systems programs moving forward efficiently.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally. You bring a strong understanding of financial planning and reporting, enjoy improving processes, and can clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
As an Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering, you'll:
In this role, you’ll partner closely with vehicle engineering and purchasing leaders to manage budget forecasting, track spending, and provide clear, timely financial reporting. Your work will support informed decision-making and help keep vehicle systems programs moving forward efficiently.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally. You bring a strong understanding of financial planning and reporting, enjoy improving processes, and can clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
As an Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering, you'll:
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles for the Vehicle Systems Engineering organization.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and forecasts for VSE leadership.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all topics related to the Vehicle Systems Engineering budget.
- Track purchase orders, ensure goods receipts and invoices are properly recorded, and maintain accurate spend visibility.
- Provide regular reporting on budget actuals versus forecast, and adjust projections for the remainder of the budget year.
- Partner with finance controllers to resolve discrepancies, close gaps, and address open budget questions.
- Align budget status with individual budget owners and maintain consistent communication across teams.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting tools, accuracy, and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in financial management or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting, or operational finance
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with SAP to track purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice flows
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and financial analysis
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, including shared dashboards, permissions management, and version control
- Experience creating clear, data-driven presentations in Google Slides, including variance explanations, comparison tables, waterfalls, and Pareto-style analyses
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to technical and executive stakeholders
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins 90 days after start date)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment:This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find an Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering to join its team.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with vehicle engineering and purchasing leaders to manage budget forecasting, track spending, and provide clear, timely financial reporting. Your work will support informed decision-making and help keep vehicle systems programs moving forward efficiently.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally. You bring a strong understanding of financial planning and reporting, enjoy improving processes, and can clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
As an Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering, you'll:
In this role, you’ll partner closely with vehicle engineering and purchasing leaders to manage budget forecasting, track spending, and provide clear, timely financial reporting. Your work will support informed decision-making and help keep vehicle systems programs moving forward efficiently.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally. You bring a strong understanding of financial planning and reporting, enjoy improving processes, and can clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
As an Operations Analyst, Vehicle Systems Engineering, you'll:
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles for the Vehicle Systems Engineering organization.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and forecasts for VSE leadership.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all topics related to the Vehicle Systems Engineering budget.
- Track purchase orders, ensure goods receipts and invoices are properly recorded, and maintain accurate spend visibility.
- Provide regular reporting on budget actuals versus forecast, and adjust projections for the remainder of the budget year.
- Partner with finance controllers to resolve discrepancies, close gaps, and address open budget questions.
- Align budget status with individual budget owners and maintain consistent communication across teams.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting tools, accuracy, and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in financial management or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting, or operational finance
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with SAP to track purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice flows
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and financial analysis
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, including shared dashboards, permissions management, and version control
- Experience creating clear, data-driven presentations in Google Slides, including variance explanations, comparison tables, waterfalls, and Pareto-style analyses
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to technical and executive stakeholders
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins 90 days after start date)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment:This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.