Nuro Jobs

Posted:
8/20/2024, 7:11:09 AM

Location(s):
Mountain View, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Who We Are

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years developing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and commercializing AV applications. The Nuro DriverTM is our world-class autonomous driving system that combines AV hardware with our generalized AI-first self-driving software. Built to learn and improve through data, the Nuro Driver™ is one of the few driverless autonomous technologies on public roads today.

Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Fidelity, Bailie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Google, and other leading investors. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s most respected brands including Uber, FedEx, Domino’s, Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven.

About the Role

Nuro is seeking an experienced and motivated professional with exceptional financial and business acumen who can guide Nuro through subsequent stages of growth, fundraising, and scaled revenue.

About the Work

  • This role will report directly to Nuro’s President and will lead the Strategic Finance team, a fast-paced, high-impact team responsible for supporting Nuro’s growth and financial health. 
  • Strategic Planning: Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support long-term growth initiatives, partnerships, and other business opportunities.
  • Fundraising & Corp Dev: Support capital raising efforts by preparing financial projections and investor presentations and engaging with potential investors and stakeholders.
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to guide decision-making and ensure financial stability.
  • Performance Monitoring: Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and implement internal controls.
  • Cost Management: Monitor and control expenditures to optimize resource allocation and capital efficiency.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as engineering, strategy, and operations, to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Reporting: Preparing regular financial reports and presentations for the executive team, board of directors, and investors to keep them informed of the company’s financial status and progress.

About You

  • 8-10+ years of progressive corporate finance, corporate development, or investment banking experience; automotive/robotics/mobility experience is a plus. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing finance teams, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and investment analysis. Strong understanding of financial statements and key performance indicators.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide actionable insights to drive business growth and financial performance.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to executive teams, board members, and external stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated success driving process improvement and automation in a finance function.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and influence technical, business, and operational decisions.
  • A proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for innovation and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

Bonus Points

  • Autonomy/automotive/robotics/mobility experience.
  • Experience in a high-growth startup.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $183,825 and $275,975/year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.