Senior FP&A Analyst

Who you are

• 7 - 10 years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analytics, Go-To-Market Finance, Commercial Finance, and/or Strategic Finance
• Exceptional financial modeling skills with the ability to build complex, driver-based models from scratch and a strong familiarity with financial statements
• Strategic and critical mindset: The ability to think multiple steps ahead regarding the commercial implications of marketing and product decisions
• Data-driven storytelling: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of influencing controversial decision-making through objective analysis
• High agency: Ability to prioritize assignments, navigate ambiguity, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• BS/BA/MBA in Finance, Economics or a related quantitative field
• Deep knowledge of the rideshare, transportation, or autonomous vehicle industries
• Experience working with forecasting tools (e.g. Anaplan) and systematizing budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Familiarity with SQL or working closely with Data Science teams to extract and manipulate large datasets

What the job involves

• Manage the Ops financial processes in partnership with Ops, Product, Data Science, and Accounting teams; track variances and drivers of variances in actual spend vs. forecasts
• Partner on long term strategic investments and optimization analytics; turn data into insight as a strategic advisor to the Ops team, providing financial rigor for long term Waymo Ops strategy and supporting the development of measurement frameworks and resource allocation analysis to assess the ROI of efficiency investments and influence leadership to fund those investments
• Drive strategic action; lead business reviews on gaps between forecast and actual spend, driving accountability and ownership on closing gaps
• Collaborate deeply as you embed with Ops, Product, and Data Science teams to ensure our growth and forecast models are rigorous and accurate

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Counseling services
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Caregiver leave
• Elder care and support
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits