Analyst, Strategic Finance
Who We Are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. 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'll solve massively complex problems alongside other passionate, smart people, growing as an expert while broadening your field of knowledge. For Aurora’s latest news, 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.
The Strategic Finance team is a small, 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
- Play a key role in managing our consolidated strategic and financial planning process;
- 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;
- Develop financial models and conduct deep, data-driven analyses to frame and inform key strategic decisions;
- Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations to Senior Leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, investment banking / private equity, or finance at a large company or high growth start-up;
- Degree in Finance or related quantitative field such as Business, Economics, Math, or Statistics. Engineering degrees also considered;
- Prior functional experience in Finance, Strategy, Business Development, and/ or Corporate Development with a demonstrated track record of structuring and executing complex business planning processes;
- Proven experience successfully partnering with business leadership to develop & implement business strategies;
- Proactive, self-motivated professional with an exceptional analytical skillset and a track record successfully building complex financial models from the ground up;
- 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 (but not required).
The base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $162,000 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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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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
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To learn more about life at Aurora please visit our company culture page.
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At Aurora, we are on a mission to revolutionize transportation with our self-driving technology, making it safer, more accessible, and more efficient. As an Analyst in Strategic Finance, you will play a vital role in the heart of our financial and strategic framework. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this position is ideal for someone with a passion for finance and an analytical mind. You will contribute to managing our consolidated financial plans, guiding strategic initiatives, and analyzing complex financial data that spans various functions including Hardware, Procurement, and Supply Chain. This role isn't just about crunching numbers; you'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, aligning financial strategies with our engineering and product teams' technical roadmaps. You'll serve as a finance subject matter expert for our strategic partnerships and will support fundraising efforts, helping to articulate our value proposition clearly to investors. Your experience in management consulting, investment banking, or finance, paired with your strong analytical skills will arm you to drive executive-level decisions and execute strategic planning initiatives effectively. If you're excited about being at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle industry and ready to engage with a team that thrives on innovation and impact, Aurora could be your next big opportunity!
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