Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy

Rove is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with a better charging experience. We are expanding our footprint across Southern California and we're seeking a Senior Manager of Finance & Strategy to join our team.

This role is pivotal for our expansion strategy, conducting financial underwriting, investment analysis, and capital planning for new charging infrastructure. You will manage the company’s core financial models and drive the development of investment committee materials, board presentations, budgets, and pro forma analyses to inform critical real estate and infrastructure decisions.

Partnering closely with Real Estate, Development, and Executive Leadership, you will evaluate and prioritize site opportunities, build structured decision frameworks, and ensure capital deployment across our rollout strategy. This is a highly visible role with meaningful cross‑functional impact. It is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a lean, high‑growth environment and wants direct influence on where and how we scale.

• Develop and manage financial underwriting for new charging stations, emphasizing investment‑related analysis such as investment committee memorandums, board materials, budgets, and pro forma cash flow analysis.
• Present comprehensive financial forecasts, underwriting details, and insights to management and investors utilizing visually engaging reports and presentations to communicate findings effectively.
• Partner in strategizing site selection, evaluating location identification and financial underwriting and demonstrating a keen interest in real estate dynamics; manages the deal process including landlord management and contract negotiations.
• Lead finance modeling projects, encompassing planning, tracking, and reporting, emphasizing the financial considerations in project execution.
• Collaborate across departments to emphasize data‑driven decision‑making, with a focus on supporting initiatives related to station rollout strategies.
• Serve as the point of contact for investor inquiries regarding financial projections, ensuring clarity and accuracy in provided information.
• Support annual budgeting process in partnership with the CFO and Controller, ensuring alignment between growth strategy and financial targets.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis from diverse sources, identifying trends, patterns, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements, driving operational efficiency enhancements and facilitating informed decision‑making processes.
• Inspire trust and confidence in the ability to deliver through clear and proactive communication, customer empathy, and reliable execution.
• Contribute to a culture of financial rigor and operational excellence.
• Participates in various company initiatives and projects as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree required: MBA or other master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of demonstrated experience in real estate or corporate transaction teams
• Demonstrated experience in executing and managing transactions within the real estate development, investment banking, private equity, or consulting fields.

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, investment committees, or institutional investors.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and influence skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Embodies the company values of transparency and integrity.

This position is based in our Redondo Beach office. The right candidate will be onsite with the option for hybrid work.

Join our dynamic team dedicated to a meaningful cause and enjoy the benefits! You'll receive comprehensive medical vision, and dental coverage, backed by a generous monthly company contribution. Plus, there's a 401(k) plan with a competitive match of up to 4%, 15 days of paid time off, and 11 paid holidays annually.