Sr. Financial Analyst
Circuit (formerly Freeride)
About Us
Circuit is transforming how cities move by providing clean, efficient, and flexible last-mile transit services using electric vehicles (EVs). We partner with municipalities, transit agencies, and private companies to bridge the gap between public transit hubs and residents’ final destinations—reducing congestion, emissions, and transportation inequity through scalable electric mobility solutions. We're looking for strategic thinkers who thrive on building meaningful partnerships that make a real impact.
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is highly visible and impactful, working directly with the CFO and partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Leadership.
The Senior Financial Analyst will own and support a broad range of responsibilities across FP&A, Treasury, and Investor & Financial Reporting. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building and managing financial models, digging into the drivers of financial outcomes and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Maintain the corporate financial model, including forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Prepare and manage the annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting processes.
- Prepare monthly management reporting, including variance analysis, KPI tracking, and insights for leadership.
- Support strategic initiatives through scenario modeling, unit economics analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
Cross-Functional Support (Sales & Operations)
- Partner with Sales and Operations teams to support:
- Pricing models and deal economics
- Fleet and leasing analysis
- Contract and customer profitability analysis
- Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Maintain and enhance cash flow forecasting.
- Serve as primary banking administrator and support banking relationships and debt facilities.
- Assist with debt compliance, reporting requirements, and lender communications.
- Support leasing relationships, including exploring new leasing options, analyzing different leasing structures, and maintaining the lease database.
- Manage and monitor working capital metrics and support initiatives to optimize cash usage.
Investor & Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Ensure financial results are clearly communicated with a strong narrative around drivers, trends, and risks.
- Support investor reporting and fundraising-related analyses.
Tax, Compliance & Other Finance Support
- Assist with tax-related analyses, filing support, and coordination with external advisors.
- Manage sales commission programs, ensuring accurate inputs, calculations, and payments.
- Support compliance requirements audits and internal controls.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of finance processes, tools, and documentation.
- Take on ad-hoc projects as needed in a dynamic, early-stage environment.
Location Requirement: Primarily remote, but must be based near an existing Circuit hub (Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, or Fort Lauderdale, FL). Circuit is unable to provide relocation support for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related role.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
- High proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel; experience with financial systems and BI tools a plus.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and cash flow dynamics.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the transportation, mobility, logistics, or asset-heavy industries a plus, but not required.
- Exposure to treasury, leasing, or capital structure analysis a plus, but not required.
- CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus, but not required.
Why Join Circuit
- Be part of a mission-driven company tackling climate change through transportation.
- Help reshape urban mobility in partnership with forward-thinking cities.
- Work on the cutting edge of EVs, smart transit, and equitable transportation access.
- Salary: $100,000-$120,000
- Benefits from Day 1, and remote/hybrid-friendly culture.
Circuit is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time.