Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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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