Waymo is a company in the autonomous driving technology space offering self-driving vehicles with the potential to increase mobility and decrease lives lost in
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Location
California
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$200K - $247K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Waymo
Title: FP&A Manager - Tech Location: Mountain View United States Full-Time Finance, Business Systems, and Global Places & Services 5243 Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. Our Driver may be autonomous, but Waymo's finances are steered by experts like you. The Finance and Accounting group manages all aspects of our finances and serves as trusted advisors for all our strategic and enterprise endeavors. Along with managing compilation of our financial statements, looking after our cash and overseeing compliance, we partner closely with the business in overseeing company wide resource allocation, developing cutting edge compensation initiatives and generating detailed financial analyses to drive the business forward. We also develop advanced capital strategies to support the company's short- and long-term future. In this hybrid role, you will report to the Head of Business Finance. You will: - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles for Tech teams, investigating budget gaps and proactive risk mitigation strategies - Partner with Tech teams to achieve cost benchmarks, managing spend and helping teams make trade-offs to optimize financial targets - Own end-to-end financial analysis for Tech projects, implementing processes to streamline analysis and ensure validated financials before executive review - Help shape Tech strategy and optimize spend to ensure individual transactions serve the broader long-term roadmap - Act as the finance liaison for the "gate" approval process, ensuring material reviews and buy-ins are finalized at each team level - Orchestrate the internal chain of command by preparing strategic pre-read materials and deal reviews to move projects toward final executive sign-off. You have: - BA/BS or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field - 12+ years of progressive experience in Finance FP&A, management consulting, or corporate strategy - Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling with the ability to distill complex data into a clear story for decision-making - A proven track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and form strong relationships at the executive level - A self-starter mindset with a bias toward action and the ability to navigate an unstructured, fast-paced environment We prefer: - MBA, CPA, or experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, or Big 4 accounting - Industry background in Automotive, Contract Manufacturing, or high-growth Technology sectors - Deep understanding of leading-edge hardware and software technologies - Exceptional skills in financial systems and productivity tools (e.g., MS Excel, SQL, SAP, and Google Workspace) - Experience executing at scale with an emphasis on translating financial insights into operational recommendations The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Salary Range $200,000—$247,000 USD We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability,
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