Financial Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Strategic Finance team at Motional. Headquartered in Boston, our team is transforming mobility by developing and deploying Level 4 autonomous vehicles at scale. In this high-visibility role, you will bridge critical financial modeling and operational decision-making, reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance. You will provide key insights and actionable financial analysis to evaluate new initiatives, shape long-term strategy, and optimize company resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Motional’s comprehensive long-range financial models to support strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and executive scenario planning
• Collaborate directly with Operations teams to refine revenue forecasting, commercial deployment expenses, and vehicle operating assumptions
• Extract strategic insights through quantitative data analysis, unit economic modeling, and competitive benchmarking
• Partner with stakeholders across Corporate Strategy, Commercial, Engineering, and Operations on cross-functional and ad-hoc projects
• Prepare slides and assist in presenting findings to key stakeholders, including Motional’s leadership team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, or another related field
• 3+ years of professional experience beyond academic career in a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including the ability to build complex financial models and perform scenario analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA or MBA (or progress towards)
• Experience in data analytics and/or executive dashboard creation (Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with valuation methodologies and general valuation concepts
• Familiarity with the automotive or mobility industry

Why Join Us

As a Financial Analyst on the Strategic Finance team, you’ll play a direct role in shaping the future of autonomous vehicles while developing groundbreaking business models in a transformative field. Motional is headquartered in Boston’s Seaport District, with offices across the U.S. and internationally.

Schedule

This role is based in our Boston office and requires 3 in-office days each week.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $84,000 USD - $109,500 USD. This range reflects base salary only and may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Benefits

Motional offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• And more