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.
What we are looking for
Aurora's Finance Center of Excellence (COE) functions as an internal strategic advisory team. Rather than sitting permanently within a single siloed function, COE analysts build 360-degree business fluency across Aurora's business and are deployed where their analytical skills and business acumen add the most strategic value, gaining direct exposure to senior executive leadership while solving Aurora's highest-priority growth challenges.
As a Corporate FP&A Senior Analyst, a high-impact individual contributor role, you will directly support Aurora's company-wide financial planning and reporting processes — partnering with functional executive leaders across the organization to build budgets, manage capital allocation, and deliver key analytical deliverables for C-suite and Board-level decisions. We're looking for a self-motivated analyst who excels at translating complex operational details into clear financial narratives for executive audiences.
In this role, you will
Drive the consolidated company-wide annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts, and long-range financial planning (3-statement modeling) across corporate and operating functions;
Partner directly with department leaders to build, maintain, and optimize operational expenditure (Opex), Capital Expenditure (Capex), and Headcount drivers;
Prepare comprehensive variance analysis (Actuals vs. Plan), trend reports, and operational insight packages for executive leadership during monthly and quarterly close cycles;
Support the preparation of quarterly Board of Directors presentations, executive financial decks, and quarterly earnings support materials;
Establish, monitor, and refine company-wide corporate financial KPIs to identify efficiency opportunities and optimize operating leverage;
Present corporate financial performance, variance drivers, and capital allocation recommendations to Finance and operational leadership;
Review FP&A SOPs, financial governance workflows, and budgeting systems to implement scalable best practices across the organization;
Drive system automation, data integrity, and model integration across corporate FP&A planning platforms (e.g., Pigment) and accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite);
As a member of the Finance COE, flex across high-impact concurrent projects and strategic finance workstreams as corporate priorities evolve.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking/Corporate Finance at a public or high-growth company; public company experience with quarterly reporting cycles required;
Degree in Finance or a related quantitative field such as Business, Economics, Math, or Statistics;
Strong proficiency in corporate budgeting, 3-statement financial modeling, variance analysis, and accounting consolidation principles;
Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional executive stakeholders to manage budgets and streamline planning workflows;
Ability to pivot seamlessly between granular operational inputs and macro executive messaging;
Hands-on experience with modern financial planning software (e.g., Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite);
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience building executive presentation decks;
Strong analytical capability and rigorous attention to detail;
Comfort operating within a Center of Excellence model, leading multiple projects across cross-functional priorities.
Desirable Qualifications
Hands-on experience with SQL and major BI visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) strongly preferred;
CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred;
Prior industry experience in autonomous technology, logistics, mobility, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing;
Experience supporting investor relations or earnings preparation in a matrixed public company.
For roles based in San Francisco, CA and Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $184,000 per year.
For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $166,000 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.
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, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.
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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, or Corporate Finance
- Experience at a public or high-growth company, including public-company quarterly reporting cycles
- Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Strong proficiency in corporate budgeting, three-statement financial modeling, variance analysis, and accounting consolidation principles
- Experience partnering with cross-functional executive stakeholders to manage budgets and streamline planning workflows
- Ability to translate detailed operational inputs into executive-level financial messaging
- Hands-on experience with financial planning software such as Pigment, Anaplan, or Adaptive
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation development
- Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects in a Center of Excellence model
- Hands-on experience with SQL and BI visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- CPA, CFA, or MBA
- Industry experience in autonomous technology, logistics, mobility, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing
- Experience supporting investor relations or earnings preparation in a matrixed public company
Aurora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aurora and has not been reviewed or approved by Aurora.
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Healthcare Strength — A broad set of medical plan options with dental and vision, plus company‑paid life and disability, signals strong healthcare support. Mental wellness access, including coaching and therapy sessions, further strengthens the offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible vacation for salaried employees, 12 paid holidays, and reasonable sick time indicate generous time‑off provisions. Some roles also accrue substantial vacation days annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑forming reimbursement demonstrate meaningful support for growing families. Coverage for adoption, surrogacy, egg freezing, and genetic testing extends support beyond standard plans.
Aurora Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To move both people and goods, the company is building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, among others, and is partnered with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and PACCAR. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI. To learn more, visit aurora.tech. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and has partnerships with leading transportation companies including PACCAR, Uber, FCA, and Hyundai Group. It tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas and has offices in those cities as well as in Bozeman, Seattle, Denver, and Detroit. Aurora hires people who want to build the future of transportation. Join us!







