Financial Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

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. 

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 

Required

• 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 

Desired

• Experience in the tech, mobility or aviation industry 

• MBA or advanced degree 

• Experience with financial planning systems and enterprise-scale financial tools 

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $118,900 - $163,400/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and more.

 

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer