--- title: 'Financial Analyst, FP&A at Serve Robotics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/financial-analyst-fp-a-serve-robotics-united-states-e85vst2xxk3e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Financial Analyst, FP&A at Serve Robotics - **Company:** Serve Robotics - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $100k–$125k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/serverobotics/c3597c6d-ba18-4635-a67f-bd06f037465f ## Job description At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses. The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity. ## Who We Are We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully. ## JOB OVERVIEW The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling. ## JOB DUTIES - Lead the preparation, analysis, and maintenance of detailed financial models and forecasts to inform business decisions. - Perform regular variance analysis and provide insights into budget versus actual results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. - Develop and maintain dynamic scenario models to assess the financial impact of various business strategies and decisions. - Leverage advanced Excel/Google Sheets and ChatGPT to automate and simplify complex reporting processes, ensuring higher efficiency and accuracy. - Act as a trusted financial partner to business units, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and deliver actionable insights. - Prepare clear, concise, and insightful financial commentary to explain variances, trends, and forecasts to stakeholders at all levels. - Apply solid knowledge of accounting principles to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and assist in closing processes. Note: The list of responsibilities is intended to capture essential duties and responsibilities for incumbents in the job. An incumbent may perform additional duties as assigned EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, & SKILLS Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills - 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a tech, robotics, or fast-paced environment. - Proficiency in advanced Google Sheets and Excel, with the ability to create and manipulate complex financial models. - Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. - "Comfort using emerging productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, scripting, workflow automation) to enhance efficiency." - Strong business acumen, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. - Knowledge of accounting principles and a solid understanding of financial statements. - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills - Experience with scenario modeling and financial forecasting tools, as well as ERP tools like NetSuite; experience implementing FP&A planning tools (Planful, Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive) a plus! Additional Information - Travel will be required 2-4 times per year for around 4-5 business days each time. ## About Serve Robotics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Serve Robotics develops and operates AI-powered, low-emission autonomous sidewalk robots for last-mile delivery, primarily for food and retail. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: SERV, IPO March 2024) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 2021 (spun out of Postmates / Uber) - **Founders**: Ali Kashani (Co-founder, CEO), Touraj Parang (Co-founder, President & COO), Euan Abraham (Co-founder & VP of Software), Dmitry Demeshchuk (Co-founder & VP of Product and Design) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Autonomous vehicle technology / Robotics / Last-mile delivery logistics - **Target customers**: B2B — enterprise partners like Uber Eats and 7-Eleven; also directly serves restaurants and local businesses via robots - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We go beyond self interest, always taking our community into account. We empower each other with trust and autonomy to solve big problems and build a sustainable future.” ## Products & Services - **Serve Autonomous Delivery Robot**: Level 4 autonomous sidewalk robot designed for contactless delivery. Cargo capacity suitable for food and small goods, operates at walking speed, 98% lower CO₂ emissions than a car. - **Delivery-as-a-Service**: End-to-end robotic delivery service integrated with Uber Eats and other platforms. Robots are deployed in fleets, managed remotely by Serve’s operations team. - **Proprietary Autonomy Software & Data Flywheel**: End-to-end perception, planning, and control stack trained on real-world delivery data. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: ~$336.6 million (as of mid-2025) – market cap fluctuates with stock price (currently ~$7.95/share) - **Key Metric** (Private funding & public revenue): Total Funding $397.7 million; Annual Revenue ~$2.7 million (based on 2024/2025 data) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: NVIDIA (lead investor in venture round), Uber (corporate round & commercial partner), Magna International (manufacturing partner), 7-Eleven (enterprise customer) - **Growth Signals**: Fleet grew to 400+ robots across five U.S. metros (LA, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago); over 100,000 deliveries completed; signed contract with Uber Eats to deploy up to 2,000 robots; headcount grew 102.9% YoY to 303 employees; active job postings up 43.9% YoY. ## Competitive Advantages - **Level 4 autonomy**: One of the first AV companies to achieve true Level 4 autonomy in sidewalk delivery. - **Low‑emission, pedestrian‑scale design**: Robots emit 98% less CO₂, weigh 90% less, and have 99% less kinetic energy than a car — enabling regulatory acceptance and community goodwill. - **Exclusive partnerships**: Multi‑year commercial agreement with Uber Eats (up to 2,000 robots) and presence on 7-Eleven’s delivery network. - **Manufacturing scale**: Partnership with Magna International (Tier 1 automotive supplier) ensures high‑volume production quality. - **Patent portfolio**: CEO Ali Kashani holds 26+ patents in robotics and AI. ## Strategic Focus - **Nationwide scale‑up**: Expanding to additional U.S. markets beyond the current five metros. - **Fleet density**: Increasing robot count per market to improve service economics and delivery density. - **Data flywheel**: Using real‑world delivery data to improve autonomy, reduce cost per mile, and unlock new use cases. - **Manufacturing ramp**: Scaling production line with Magna to reduce unit cost and increase deployment speed. - **New verticals**: Exploring grocery, retail, and other last‑mile categories beyond restaurant delivery. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Mission‑driven, collaborative, trust‑based culture. Core values include “Deliver delight,” “Empower people,” and “Be mission driven.” Employees report high autonomy and a focus on sustainability. - **Growth trajectory**: Headcount grew 102% in the last year; 59 active job postings across engineering, operations, product, and finance. - **Work environment**: Hybrid/office presence in Los Angeles (HQ); operations roles require field work. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but likely flexible for engineering. - **Notable perks & recognition**: Fast Company “15 Tech Startups to Watch” (2022), TED Conference featured talk (2020), EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Bay Area Award (2025). Strong alumni pipeline from Uber, Cruise, Apple, Amazon — learning from top robotics talent. - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on building safe, real‑world autonomous systems. Tech stack includes AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and cloud infrastructure. ## Sources 1. [serverobotics.com](https://www.serverobotics.com/) 2. [serverobotics.com/company](https://www.serverobotics.com/company/index.html) 3. [serverobotics.com/careers](https://www.serverobotics.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/serverobotics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/serverobotics) 5. 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