Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
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 a highly-motivated professional with exceptional financial and business acumen, proven ability to partner cross-functionally, and demonstrated success supporting complex strategic initiatives.
Introduction
The Strategic Finance team is a fast-paced, high-impact team that manages Aurora’s near- and long range financial plans, setting company and product-level goals for the organization. We partner with a diverse set of stakeholders to build our business and execute on our strategy.
We’re looking for a self-motivated, strategic thinker who can dive into the details across a wide range of topics and provide rigorous analyses that drive executive-level business decisions and outcomes. Exceptional candidates will be able to guide strategic decision-making through to operational execution.
In this role, you will
- Lead Aurora’s long range planning processes and play a key role in managing our broader consolidated strategic and financial planning initiatives;
- Drive strategic initiatives by working cross-functionally with stakeholders, providing rigorous analysis, and sound recommendations;
- Expertly manage complex financial data spanning our autonomy Hardware, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions;
- Work closely with Engineering and Product to ensure business and finance alignment with technical roadmaps;
- Serve as the finance SME for Aurora’s strategic partnerships and agreements including automotive OEMs, Tier 1’s, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and customers;
- Support fundraising and investor communication by thoroughly understanding Aurora’s product, customer value proposition, and business model;
- Manage and mentor a small team; develop financial models and conduct deep, data-driven analyses to frame and inform key strategic decisions
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, investment banking / private equity, or functional experience in Finance, Strategy, Corporate/Business Development at a large company or high growth start-up;
- Proactive, self-motivated professional with an exceptional analytical skillset and a track record successfully building complex financial models from the ground up;
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with strategy, product, engineering, operations, business/corporate development, marketing, and finance teams leading the execution of complex business planning processes and strategic financial reviews
- Ability to engage with and influence senior leadership on across a broad range of topics that influence the Company’s business model and long term financial outlook
- Degree in Finance or related quantitative field such as Business, Economics, Math, or Statistics. Engineering degrees also considered;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a succinct, clear manner
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior work experience in the automotive, autonomous vehicles, mobility, or logistics;
- Experience navigating decision making in a large, publicly traded company with a matrixed organizational structure;
- MBA preferred
The base salary range for this position is $174,000 - $279,000 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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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
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