Corporate FP&A Senior Analyst Job at Aurora Innovation, Mountain View, CA

  • Aurora Innovation
  • Mountain View, CA

Job Description

Who we areAurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.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 will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.What we are looking forAurora's Finance Center of Excellence (COE) functions as an internal strategic advisory team. Rather than sitting permanently within a single siloed function, COE analysts build 360-degree business fluency across Aurora's business and are deployed where their analytical skills and business acumen add the most strategic value, gaining direct exposure to senior executive leadership while solving Aurora's highest-priority growth challenges.As a Corporate FP&A Senior Analyst, a high-impact individual contributor role, you will directly support Aurora's company-wide financial planning and reporting processes — partnering with functional executive leaders across the organization to build budgets, manage capital allocation, and deliver key analytical deliverables for C-suite and Board-level decisions. We're looking for a self-motivated analyst who excels at translating complex operational details into clear financial narratives for executive audiences.In this role, you willDrive the consolidated company-wide annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts, and long-range financial planning (3-statement modeling) across corporate and operating functions;Partner directly with department leaders to build, maintain, and optimize operational expenditure (Opex), Capital Expenditure (Capex), and Headcount drivers;Prepare comprehensive variance analysis (Actuals vs. Plan), trend reports, and operational insight packages for executive leadership during monthly and quarterly close cycles;Support the preparation of quarterly Board of Directors presentations, executive financial decks, and quarterly earnings support materials;Establish, monitor, and refine company-wide corporate financial KPIs to identify efficiency opportunities and optimize operating leverage;Present corporate financial performance, variance drivers, and capital allocation recommendations to Finance and operational leadership;Review FP&A SOPs, financial governance workflows, and budgeting systems to implement scalable best practices across the organization;Drive system automation, data integrity, and model integration across corporate FP&A planning platforms (e.g., Pigment) and accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite);As a member of the Finance COE, flex across high-impact concurrent projects and strategic finance workstreams as corporate priorities evolve.Required Qualifications5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking/Corporate Finance at a public or high-growth company; public company experience with quarterly reporting cycles required;Degree in Finance or a related quantitative field such as Business, Economics, Math, or Statistics;Strong proficiency in corporate budgeting, 3-statement financial modeling, variance analysis, and accounting consolidation principles;Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional executive stakeholders to manage budgets and streamline planning workflows;Ability to pivot seamlessly between granular operational inputs and macro executive messaging;Hands-on experience with modern financial planning software (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite);Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience building executive presentation decks;Strong analytical capability and rigorous attention to detail;Comfort operating within a Center of Excellence model, leading multiple projects across cross-functional priorities.Desirable QualificationsHands-on experience with SQL and major BI visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) strongly preferred;CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred;Prior industry experience in autonomous technology, logistics, mobility, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing;Experience supporting investor relations or earnings preparation in a matrixed public company.For roles based in San Francisco, CA and Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $184,000 per year. For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $166,000 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.Working at AuroraAt 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 believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.Our commitment to safetyAt the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.Our commitment to inclusionAurora 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.For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, 3 days per week

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