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Strategic Finance

About Applied Intuition


Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft.

Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

(Note: this is not applicable for EpiSci roles).

About the role


In Strategic Finance, you will play a crucial role in driving the financial strategy and decision-making processes of our company. You are hungry and motivated to learn while gaining hands-on experience across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Operations (Biz Ops), and M&A. You will work closely with our entire finance team along with cross-functional leadership across Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Legal to support critical financial decisions and analyses.

At Applied Intuition, you will:


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of key financial and operational metrics, providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance
  • Lead the preparation of financial KPIs and dashboards to build useful and insightful financial reporting from Board-level to team-level projects
  • Support financial and business operations by identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
  • Assist in evaluating potential M&A and strategic partnerships, including conducting due diligence and financial analyses
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed to support the finance team and company's strategic objectives

We’re looking for someone who has:


  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, high growth technology company and/or related field
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Highly motivated and proactive, with a strong desire to learn and take on new challenges
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high degree of adaptability and accountability

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position.

The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $130,000 USD to $145,000 USD annually.Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

Life at Applied Intuition

As the foremost enabler of autonomous vehicle development, Applied Intuition equips engineering and product teams with software that makes it faster, safer, and easier to bring autonomy to market.\n\nApplied’s suite of products, focused on simulation and analytics, delivers sophisticated infrastructure built for scale. Companies of all sizes use Applied to comprehensively test and rapidly accelerate their autonomous vehicle development.\n\nHeadquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich, Applied is composed of software and automotive experts from the top companies in the world (such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Waymo, Tesla, Delphi, GM, and Bosch).\n\nLearn about autonomous vehicle testing & development and stay updated with Applied. Sign up: https://www.appliedintuition.com/#newsletter
Thrive Here & What We Value- **Rapid Growth**: With an expanding portfolio and strategic partnerships with leading automotive OEMs in Japan, our growth trajectory is unmatched.- **Technical Excellence**: Our engineers are encouraged to take ownership of technical decisions, fostering a culture where innovation thrives.- **Global Presence**: With offices spanning continents, we offer localized support and insights that resonate with our diverse customer base.- **Customer Focus**: We collaborate closely with users to gather feedback, ensuring our solutions are not only advanced but also practical and effective in real-world scenarios.- **Industry Leader Status**: Our reputation is built on trust, as evidenced by the reliance of 18 top global automakers on our technology for their vehicle development processes.
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