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Aurora · 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Aurora is dedicated to advancing self-driving technology for a safer and more efficient future. They are seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Finance to lead long-range planning processes and manage complex financial data while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and support business decisions.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Financial modelingStrategic planningCross-functional collaborationManagement consultingInvestment bankingAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenInfluencing skillsCommunication skillsTeam managementProblem-solving

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits

Company

Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.19B
Key Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B

Leadership Team

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Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
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Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
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