Financial Manager, Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
This role will require you to provide world class financial leadership and support as we develop partnerships and initiatives that will accelerate aircraft development and go-to-market efforts, including advanced hydrogen-electric, turbine-electric, and autonomous versions of the Joby aircraft. You will work with senior internal company stakeholders to develop and review complex financial models and provide strategic analysis and advice to optimally structure these initiatives. Strong communication skills, an entrepreneurial mindset and deep business/financial acumen are required for success, as this role works across all levels and functions of the Joby organization and regularly engages executive leadership. You will work closely with the Finance team, the CFO and support the wider Strategy, Policy, Operations, Legal, and Product teams. You will help build and lead large scale partnerships from the ground up, and your contribution will be key to unlocking the delivery and scaling of this exciting new service. The ideal candidate will have expert-level financial modeling skills, a strong command of finance and accounting concepts, exceptional analytical abilities, and the judgment to operate effectively in highly ambiguous and confidential environments. The ideal candidate is a confident and effective presenter who can balance strategic thinking with attention to detail while moving quickly in a results-driven environment. The work location for this position is Santa Cruz, CA.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a proven track record in Financial Strategy & Planning, Corporate Development, Business Development, or Management Consulting
- BS degree in finance, accounting or related field
- Demonstrated ability to lead through uncertainty and ambiguity with sound judgment
- Ability to integrate finance, business, strategy, and Engineering concepts to support complex, multi-faceted deals and programs
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong academic background: business or finance required
- Ability to work cross-functionally at all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to external operational counterparts; capable of leading priorities and influencing outcomes in a highly matrixed organization
- Passion for Joby's mission and ability to perform at a high level under pressure in an unstructured, fast paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the tech, mobility or aviation industry
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience with financial planning systems and enterprise-scale financial tools
Responsibilities
- Take financial ownership and leadership responsibility for multiple complex partnerships and strategic initiatives
- Develop, review, and guide sophisticated financial models to aid executive decision making, supported by deep research into underlying economics and technology assumptions
- Provide clear analysis, advice and recommendations on strategic options and appropriate structuring of initiatives
- Interface with external executives and senior partners alongside seasoned strategy professionals on complex, high-impact deals
- Interface closely with senior leaders across the Joby Engineering, Product, and Ops Teams
- Produce and oversee financial analyses to understand and compare Joby with competitors and adjacent technology platforms
- Manage a high volume of activity and thrive in the fast pace of a rapidly scaling company
Benefits
- paid time off
- healthcare benefits
- a 401(k) plan with a company match
- an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
