Finance Associate

Overview

Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.

Honoring Diverse Perspectives

Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.

About The Role

We're looking for a highly analytical and proactive Finance Associate to take a leading role in shaping our financial planning, decision support, and operational insights. This elevated position goes beyond traditional FP&A, integrating strategic analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and systems thinking to help Lightship scale.

You’ll partner closely with teams across the organization to deliver the insights that drive smarter, faster decisions. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a more strategic role with visibility across the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Drive strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, business case development, and performance measurement
• Partner cross-functionally to support cost control strategies and ROI
• Support product development teams by modeling investment trade-offs and resourcing plans
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into business performance
• Lead monthly Budget vs. Actuals (BvA) reviews with stakeholders, communicating insights and guiding resource allocation
• Automate and improve internal finance processes through better systems, documentation, and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Excel models)
• Support long-term planning with scenario modeling and capital allocation frameworks
• Build trust and accountability with leaders across the business by being a reliable, data-driven thought partner
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or consulting
• Strong working knowledge of 3-statement financial models
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes and communicate with non-finance stakeholders
• Previous financial experience in hardware or manufacturing sectors
• High attention to detail with the ability to connect the dots between granular data and company-wide strategy
• A proactive and resourceful approach—you don’t wait for instructions; you seek clarity, build, and iterate
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERPs, and business intelligence tools
• Demonstrated success in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where priorities evolve quickly
• Motivation to help build a high-impact, mission-driven climatetech company—and a desire to be part of a small, passionate team shaping the future of electric RVs
  
  
  

Equity

• Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company
  
  
  

Onsite/Hybrid Work

Hybrid roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesdays and Fridays are optional work from home days, when your work will be executed more successfully from home. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.

Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
• 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
  
  
  

Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.