As a member of the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team, you support Waymo's financial health, including planning and budgeting, integrated financial planning, management and performance reporting, forecasting, and modeling. You are the finance business partner to key stakeholders throughout the business and an integral member of the team driving business execution. You deliver analysis and insights that enable decision making and link corporate strategy to business performance.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Director.

You will:

• Maintain budgeting and forecasting tools and processes and be a point person for finance system expertise including: Planning Analytics for forecasting, SAP ERP for actuals, procure to pay tools, invoice and payment systems and custom built internal reporting tools
• Support the annual planning process and the development of budgets on an annual cycle, which will prioritize our resources and provide guidance to the business
• Lead monthly forecasting timeline and processes
• Assist in the preparation of Waymo financial statements in partnership with A&C and preparing executive presentations for budget, forecast and business analysis
• Consolidate financial forecasts, actual results, and other strategic/business analysis into presentations to executives, our Board of Directors and investors, integrating financial results with business performance storytelling and strategic initiative effectiveness.
• In partnership with the People team, drive headcount planning across all departments, including hiring strategies, cost modeling, and workforce optimization, partnering with the People team and business leaders to align staffing plans with business priorities
• Lead and inspire a high-performing Corporate FP&A team focused on strategic planning and financial analysis 
• Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture

You have:

• MBA/MA and BA/BS degree, ideally in a quantitative field, CPA a plus
• 12+ years of business experience including 9+ years of Corporate FP&A experience in a rapid growth environment
• Stellar business acumen with strong financial modeling skills and deep understanding of financial statements
• Experience with managing and maintaining forecasting systems
• Strategic and critical thinking mindset: able to think multiple steps ahead on the implications of financial decisions
• Outstanding track record in planning and managing at both the strategic and operational level - organized, detail-oriented, hands on, strategically focused and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Strong analytical expertise and ability to effectively structure and communicate finance data for business consideration and decision making at both the executive and working team levels
• Excellent senior level business partnering, influencing and presentation skills including significant experience at C-level communications and support
• Highly effective communicator and influencer (written, verbal and interpersonal skills)
• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment

We prefer:

• Industry knowledge or interest in the rideshare, automotive, or autonomous vehicle industries is a plus
• Software or other Tech industry experience is a plus
• Demonstrable success in building, leading and developing successful Corporate FP&A teams, including managing multiple direct and indirect reports

((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.))