Waymo · 2 days ago
Head of Business Finance - Tech & Corp Functions
Mountain View, California, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$226K/yr - $286K/yr
12+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Head of Business Finance will oversee Waymo's budget, act as a financial advisor to various leaders, and lead financial planning processes while building and mentoring a high-performing finance team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Act as the primary financial advisor to Hardware, Software, and G&A leaders and executives, translating complex technical roadmaps into 'upleveled' financial strategies and actionable business insights for the long term success of Waymo commercial business
Lead the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Term Planning processes, ensuring key R&D investments milestones and corporate scaling are fully funded and aligned with Waymo’s multi-year goals
Manage regular business reviews (MBRs/QBRs) and variance analyses for all R&D and G&A functions, identifying trends and developing mitigation strategies to ensure proper budget management on a monthly basis
Identify and execute automation and tool improvements (e.g., advanced financial dashboards) to streamline financial reporting and scale the business finance function alongside rapid company growth, actively shifting the team's focus from tactical execution to generating non-obvious, strategic insights
Foster robust partnerships with both Waymo and Alphabet stakeholders
Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration while maintaining high standards of deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a senior finance business partner leadership role, specifically within a technology-led or hardware-product company
Deep understanding of the R&D lifecycle, including hardware development cycles and technical software infrastructure
Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Ability to 'uplevel' communication—distilling complex financial and technical concepts into clear, consumable takeaways for C-suite executives
Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Preferred
Experience directly supporting Data Center or Software teams in a high-growth tech environment
Deep Autonomous Industry Experience: Prior exposure to autonomous driving, robotics, or aerospace, providing a baseline understanding of long-tail R&D cycles and complex hardware-software integration
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot systemic data issues
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exposure: Experience with New Product Introduction and hardware manufacturing, specifically in managing Bill of Materials and NRE costs
An MBA or CFA is a plus
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (268)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
Recent News
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