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Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering 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 is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.
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 an experienced finance leader to lead our Strategic Finance and FP&A team.
In this role, you will
Lead high performing Finance team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer
Prepare the organization for P&L segment reporting as a revenue generating company, as we commercialize our product for rapid, capital efficient growth achieving high margins
Key areas of responsibility will include:
FP&A; budgets, forecasting, management reporting, and business analytics
Treasury; managing existing liquidity cash flow and executing fundraising strategies
Strategic Risk (Insurance); operations, workplace and commercialization
Strategic Finance; long-term financial plans, target setting, and purchasing
Work across all areas of the business to enhance the financial and business acumen for all leaders; become a trusted partner to achieve targets and identify risks and opportunities
Drive continuous improvement and simplification of our financial processes, including planning and implementation of new reporting tools
Mentor and guide team members to ensure their professional growth
Hands-on as well as strategic; we need leaders who are willing and able to operate at all levels
Required Qualifications
15+ years of relevant financial experience, with increasing scope and responsibility
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
Exceptional proven experience in driving, identifying and acting on financial insights
Prior experience leading, developing, and growing a high-performing finance team
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to tell a story with numbers
Experience leading both FP&A or core finance function (i.e., product development, purchasing)
Demonstrated success in driving process improvement and automation in a finance function
Ability to build strong relationships and influence technical, business, and operational decisions
Experience developing and implementing KPIs to drive resource and operational efficiency
Enthusiasm about being a part of Aurora’s mission
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with multiple industries (i.e., Automotive, Logistics, SaaS)
Experience with multiple financial functions (i.e., FP&A, Purchasing, Manufacturing)
Experience sourcing, selecting and implementing new financial planning tools or ERP systems
MBA, CFA, or CPA (or international equivalent)
Experience interacting with Investment Banks, Research Analysts, and Board member
The base salary range for this position is $350,000 - $375,000 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 have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog.
Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.
We are committed to helping qualified military community members leverage their talents in service of our mission. To understand how your military experience aligns with career opportunities at Aurora, review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and consider applying for open positions corresponding to your identified skills and experiences!
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Software Development
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