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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. This team falls within the CFO organization responsible for managing the financial health and strategy for Waymo's core technology and operations functions, including Hardware, Software, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, and Product. The scope is significant, overseeing all Waymo’s budget. We do much more than just report the numbers; our mission is to provide the critical financial insight that enables Waymo to scale efficiently and profitably. We own the Annual Operating Plan, develop foundational models and analysis to monitor unit economics, provide analytical horsepower for major strategic deals, and build the financial overview and structure for crucial decisions across different functions within the company. In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Director, FP&A.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance
mental wellness support
gym membership
special wellness programs
competitive compensation
bonus opportunities
equity
employees provident fund
lots of other perks and employee discounts
flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year