Vice President, Strategic Finance & FP&A

Company: Aurora Innovation
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We're searching for an experienced finance leader to lead our Strategic Finance and FP&A team.
In this role, you will

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• Lead high performing Finance team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer
  
• Prepare the organization for P&L segment reporting as a revenue generating company, as we commercialize our product for rapid, capital efficient growth achieving high margins
  
• Key areas of responsibility will include:
  
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  • FP&A; budgets, forecasting, management reporting, and business analytics
    
  • Treasury; managing existing liquidity cash flow and executing fundraising strategies
    
  • Strategic Risk (Insurance); operations, workplace and commercialization
    
  • Strategic Finance; long-term financial plans, target setting, and purchasing
    
    
    
  • Work across all areas of the business to enhance the financial and business acumen for all leaders; become a trusted partner to achieve targets and identify risks and opportunities
    
  • Drive continuous improvement and simplification of our financial processes, including planning and implementation of new reporting tools
    
  • Mentor and guide team members to ensure their professional growth
    
  • Hands-on as well as strategic; we need leaders who are willing and able to operate at all levels
    
    Required Qualifications
    
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    • 15+ years of relevant financial experience, with increasing scope and responsibility
      
    • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
      
    • Exceptional proven experience in driving, identifying and acting on financial insights
      
    • Prior experience leading, developing, and growing a high-performing finance team
      
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to tell a story with numbers
      
    • Experience leading both FP&A or core finance function (i.e., product development, purchasing)
      
    • Demonstrated success in driving process improvement and automation in a finance function
      
    • Ability to build strong relationships and influence technical, business, and operational decisions
      
    • Experience developing and implementing KPIs to drive resource and operational efficiency
      
    • Enthusiasm about being a part of Aurora's mission
      
      Desirable Qualifications
      
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      • Experience with multiple industries (i.e., Automotive, Logistics, SaaS)
        
      • Experience with multiple financial functions (i.e., FP&A, Purchasing, Manufacturing)
        
      • Experience sourcing, selecting and implementing new financial planning tools or ERP systems
        
      • MBA, CFA, or CPA (or international equivalent)
        
      • Experience interacting with Investment Banks, Research Analysts, and Board member
        
        The base salary range for this position is $350,000 - $375,000 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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