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Director, FP&A - HW Engineering & Supply Chain

Waymo· Finance, Business Systems, and Global Places & Services
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Mountain View, California$285k - $352kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Director, FP&A role focusing on hardware engineering and supply chain, responsible for financial strategy, planning, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to scale Waymo’s HW/SC functions.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary financial advisor to Hardware Engineering and Supply Chain leaders and executives, translating complex technical roadmaps into "upleveled" financial strategies and actionable business insights for the long term success of Waymo's commercial business.
  • Oversee financial analysis, deal structuring, and gate reviews for major supplier contracts, contract manufacturing agreements, and strategic hardware and Vehicle OEM partnerships.
  • Manage E2E Financial Lifecycles: Lead the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Term Planning processes, ensuring key R&D investments milestones and corporate scaling are fully funded and aligned with Waymo’s multi-year goals.
  • Manage regular business reviews (MBRs/QBRs) and variance analyses for all Hardware and Supply Chain functions, identifying trends and developing mitigation strategies to ensure proper budget management on a monthly basis.
  • Process Improvements & Scaling: Identify and execute automation and tool improvements (e.g., advanced financial dashboards) to streamline financial reporting and scale the business finance function alongside rapid company growth, actively shifting the team's focus from tactical execution to generating non-obvious, strategic insights.
  • Foster robust partnerships with Waymo cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration while maintaining high standards of deliverables.

Qualifications

  • MBA/MA and BA/BS degree, ideally in a quantitative field, CPA a plus
  • 15+ years of business experience including 10+ years of Hardware engineering and Supply Chain FP&A experience in a rapid growth and large scale environment.
  • Stellar business acumen with strong financial modeling skills and deep understanding of financial statements
  • Experience with owning and maintaining financial forecasts within 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

Skills

Required:Financial modelingForecasting and budgetingExecutive communicationStrategic thinking

Benefits

  • Health and wellness: medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and wellness programs
  • Financial wellness: competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and other perks
  • Flexibility and time off: remote work opportunities, on-site or hybrid model, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave
  • Supporting families: enhanced leave options (26 weeks paid leave for birthing parents, 18 weeks for non-birthing parents)
  • Community and personal development: education reimbursement, mentorship, ERGs, volunteer time off
  • Cool perks: access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, at-home fitness and cooking classes
  • Learn more: benefits page link
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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