FP&A Analyst (Procurement & Systems)

Who we are Aurora’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. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a FP&A Analyst. In this role, you will Lead the development of a comprehensive set of Purchasing KPIs; Identify spend down targets by category and opportunities to optimize supplier spend Partner with the Purchasing team to analyze vendor spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and track progress against spend down targets Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate supplier contracts, pricing scenarios, and total cost of ownership (TCO) Build, maintain, and optimize dashboards to track procurement performance, cycle times, vendor compliance, and savings initiatives Prepare monthly and quarterly spend reporting and forecasts, and leverage analytics and data tools to establish/support a rolling 90-day planning process for indirect spend Present reports on procurement performance to leadership Review SOP’s and identify process gaps based on empirical data analysis; improve and simplify processes, drive standardization, and track teams’ adherence to best practices Drive system automation and data integrity to enhance scalable processes; leverage this foundation to take on progressively broader responsibilities in FP&A and strategic finance. Required Qualifications 5+ years relevant experience in Finance and/or Procurement roles in large and/or fast growing companies; significant experience in public companies with quarterly reporting requirements preferred. Ability to operate successfully in dynamic environments, identify process improvements, and implement process changes with cross functional stakeholders. Ability to understand the interdependency of teams and work together to improve process and system issues. Strong understanding of procurement, accounting and FP&A systems and processes, and how they integrate. Ability to pivot seamlessly between granular details and big picture strategic topics, identifying connections between the two. Familiar with advanced FP&A tools and systems and corporate accounting systems (e.g. Pigment, Coupa, NetSuite). Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a succinct manner to senior executive audiences. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail is required. Desirable Qualifications CPA (or international equivalent), CFA or MBA are preferred but not required Expert-level GSuite skills, particularly Google Sheets, Google Docs and Google Slides Pigment, Coupa and/or Netsuitet experience is a plus Extensive hands-on experience with at least one major BI visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) Data warehouse, ETL process and SQL experience is a plus The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $180,000 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. #LI-JM3 #Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At 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, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. 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 safety At 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 inclusion Aurora 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. 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