Head of Business Finance - Tech & Corp Functions

This team falls within the CFO organization responsible for managing the financial health and strategy for Waymo's core technology and operations functions, including Hardware, Software, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, and Product.

The scope is significant, overseeing all Waymo’s budget. We do much more than just report the numbers; our mission is to provide the critical financial insight that enables Waymo to scale efficiently and profitably. We own the Annual Operating Plan, develop foundational models and analysis to monitor unit economics, provide analytical horsepower for major strategic deals, and build the financial overview and structure for crucial decisions across different functions within the company.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Director, FP&A.

 

You will:

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the primary financial advisor to Hardware, Software, and G&A leaders and executives, translating complex technical roadmaps into "upleveled" financial strategies and actionable business insights for the long term success of Waymo commercial business. 
• 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 R&D and G&A 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 both  Waymo and Alphabet stakeholders
• Team Leadership & Development: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration while maintaining high standards of deliverables.

 

You have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a senior finance business partner leadership role, specifically within a technology-led or hardware-product company.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the R&D lifecycle, including hardware development cycles and technical software infrastructure.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to "uplevel" communication—distilling complex financial and technical concepts into clear, consumable takeaways for C-suite executives.
• Leadership: Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

 

We prefer:

• Experience directly supporting Data Center or Software teams in a high-growth tech environment.
• Deep Autonomous Industry Experience: Prior exposure to autonomous driving, robotics, or aerospace, providing a baseline understanding of long-tail R&D cycles and complex hardware-software integration.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot systemic data issues.
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exposure: Experience with New Product Introduction and hardware manufacturing, specifically in managing Bill of Materials and NRE costs.
• An MBA or CFA is a plus.

((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.))