3/11/2020 Strategic Finance Analyst – Waymo

Strategic Finance Analyst

Mountain View, California, United States

Waymo is the self-driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy
for people and things to move around. Building on software and sensor technology
developed at Google, Waymo is now launching the world’s first fully self-driving
transportation service that will take members of the public from A to B at the touch of a
button.

Our cars may be self-driving, but Waymo’s finances are steered by experts like you.
The Finance and Accounting group manages all aspects of our finances and serves as
trusted advisors for all our strategic and enterprise endeavors. Along with managing
compilation of our financial statements, looking after our cash and overseeing
compliance, we partner closely with the business in overseeing company wide
resource allocation, developing cutting edge compensation initiatives and generating
detailed financial analyses to drive the business forward. We also develop advanced
capital strategies to support the company’s short- and long-term future.

In this Strategic Finance Analyst role, you’ll:

Collaborate across numerous Waymo functional teams to analyze and pressure test
the long-term drivers of the business across various company-wide business lines
Build financial models related to various long-term business outcomes for Waymo
and provide insights/advice based on the data
Conduct financial analysis for and assist in highly visible strategic projects
Prepare and present materials to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) at Waymo
Collaborate with other teams within FP&A on improving financial planning practices

At a minimum, we’d like you to have:

Very strong financial modeling skills and familiarity with financial statements. Your
models should be efficient and intuitive.
The ability to create structure from ambiguity, and be a self-starter while doing it.
Waymo is in the early stages of its development, and there is opportunity here to
take broad challenges and autonomously turn them into actionable projects with
clear milestones and goals
The knack for building effective cross-functional relationships
The ability to present thoughtful input to ongoing debates and discussions 

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3/11/2020 Strategic Finance Analyst – Waymo

Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast
paced and growth oriented environment i.e. a “get-it-done” attitude
Highly effective communicator and influencer (written, verbal and interpersonal
skills)

It’s preferred if you have:

3 - 5 years experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting or any other

analytically intensive roles
Management consulting experience, particularly on engagements requiring
extensive financial modeling and/or Go-to-Market knowledge is a plus
Automotive interest if not experience
Software or other Tech industry experience
Strong storytelling skills
Drive to work in a startup environment

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