Full-Time

Vice President

Finance

Posted on 8/27/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$350k - $375kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Treasury
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Business Analytics
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to be integrated into various vehicles for autonomous transportation of people and goods. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation. Aurora's unique sensor technology, including FirstLight Lidar, sets it apart from competitors, while its business model focuses on licensing the Aurora Driver as a service. The goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Nvidia and Continental enhance Aurora's technological capabilities and market reach.
  • New Bozeman facility expands Aurora's LiDAR research and testing capabilities.
  • Strategic partnerships with Toyota, Uber, and Volvo accelerate commercialization of technology.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges from FMCSA rejection of cab-mounted warning beacons may delay deployment.
  • Uber CEO's resignation from Aurora's board may impact strategic direction and partnerships.
  • Increased competition as Nvidia partners with multiple companies for driverless technology.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar offers superior range and speed for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Aurora Driver platform integrates software, hardware, and data for diverse vehicle types.
  • Aurora's Virtual Testing Suite ensures robust and reliable technology before deployment.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

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