Supports FP&A by building budgets, forecasts, financial models, leadership and board reporting, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses. The role improves financial systems and reporting processes, evaluates investments, pricing, and cost-saving opportunities, and partners with leadership to strengthen financial planning and cash-flow management at a high-growth technology company.
Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. 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.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
We are looking for an Associate to join as an early member of our FP&A team. In this role, you will act as a force multiplier for the finance organization, bringing analytical rigor and strategic clarity to our most critical workstreams. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an impactful contributor to have a front-row seat to the growth of a frontier tech leader and help architect our long-term financial foundations.
You will:
- Build and manage the core frameworks for a scaling organization, including leadership reporting, monthly budget vs. actuals analysis, and cross-functional financial discipline.
- Support 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.
- Produce accurate and timely financial reports as well as collaborating on the development of board materials.
- Create dashboards to monitor daily/monthly financial performance against goals, identifying trends, variances, and risks to support data-driven decision making.
- Establish processes and methodologies to track and report on KPI’s.
- Identify, lead, and execute opportunities to improve, automate, standardize financial systems and reporting processes to optimize efficiency.
- Build and maintain the sophisticated financial models that underpin our strategic and commercial initiatives—ensuring every decision is grounded in rigorous data.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making. Evaluate investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and cost-saving initiatives.
About You (Qualifications):
- 3-5+ years of experience in Investment Banking/Private Equity and FP&A/Strategic Finance role at a high-growth technology company.
- Advanced financial modeling skills with a focus on accuracy and scalability. You take pride in the quality of your work and can translate complex data into reliable decision-making tools.
- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity. You are highly organized, capable of managing multiple workstreams, and proactive in moving projects to completion with minimal oversight.
- The ability to distill vast amounts of data into clear, concise, and polished insights for executive audiences.
- Comprehensive understanding of financial management, analysis, tools and reporting methodologies. Including experience with selecting and/or implementing FP&A software tools..
- A natural inclination to build frameworks from scratch and a desire to make financial processes more efficient as the organization grows.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $109,000 - $130,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
Perks/Benefits:
Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
- Generous PTO Policy.
- Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
- Health savings account contribution options.
- Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Waabi Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
440 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5T 2S6
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