Accounting and Finance - Head of FP&A

Director, FP&A

With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. The Director, FP&A will oversee and build out the FP&A team. They will partner closely with the Corporate controller and leaders across the company to help shape strategies and define priorities across the organization. Responsibilities will include all facets of strategic planning, forecasting, reporting, and capital allocation. And they will bring thought leadership and best practices to help Waabi scale its operations effectively.

Comprehensive budget preparation and oversight, involving the development of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. Regularly collaborate with leadership, working together to monitor and adjust budgets as needed to protect cash flow.

Evaluate hardware costs, investments (NRE, Tooling etc.), Financial Reporting: Produce accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Monitor and report on financial performance against budget and make necessary adjustments. Present financial results to the executive team.

Build financial systems that can support growth and scale to support our ambitions.

Take ownership of selecting and implementing FP&A tools that can leverage and support other systems like ERP, AP, T&E etc.

Evolve and enforce our T&E policy.

Establish a process and structure with teams to report on both financial and non-financial KPI's.

Long term financing planning: Work closely with the leadership on long term (3-5yr) planning.

Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making. Evaluate investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and cost-saving initiatives.

Team Leadership: Lead by example in recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining a highly effective finance team. Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent; MBA, CFA, and/or CPA certification preferred.

• 10-12+ years of progressive experience in senior finance leadership positions, collaborating closely with executives.
• 5-7+ years of finance leadership experience including a stint at a high-growth, venture backed start-up and preferably within the technology industry in the US or Canada. Proven record of building a finance function from scratch or leading a company through its initial commercialization phase.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial management, analysis, tools and reporting methodologies. Including experience with selecting and/or implementing FP&A software tools. Partnering with engineering teams to ensure data integrity.
• Strong expertise in financial regulations, accounting principles, and taxation.
• Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.

Competitive compensation and equity awards. - Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only). - Flexible hours and Work from Home support. - Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office). - Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually. - Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.