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Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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As Senior Manager of Strategic Finance at Vay, you will lead financial planning, corporate development, and strategic decision-making to enhance business growth and impact.
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Ever wanted to tell people, “Yeah, I helped launch the future of transportation”? Well, here’s your shot. At Vay, we’re flipping the script on mobility with Remote driving—delivering cars to customers with zero hassle and zero driver inside, offering a unique by the minute car rental service. We’re already live in Las Vegas, and trust us, we’re just getting started.

Our journey so far since our launch in 2018:

Revolutionary remote driving tech- We built the world’s first commercial remote driving product.

Breaking boundaries across continents- First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service.

Vegas fleet on the rise- Our vehicle fleet is scaling fast, from 20 to 100 cars in Las Vegas. We’re just getting started!

Watch our CEO, Thomas von der Ohe, deliver a live news segment on CNN - VayDrive 

Discover what drives our culture- Explore our core values

Why this role is awesome: 

In this pivotal role, you’ll help steer Vay’s financial strategy during a transformational period of growth. As Senior Manager, Strategic Finance, you’ll be a critical partner to leadership, bringing financial discipline to big-picture decisions, building robust forecasting frameworks, and helping shape the trajectory of our business. You’ll blend deep financial acumen with cross-functional savvy to create clarity, drive impact, and move fast in an innovative environment.

What you'll be driving:

Financial Planning & Analysis (50%)

  • Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes

  • Own and elevate management reporting—designing dashboards and reports that surface what matters

  • Build dynamic models to forecast operating and financial outcomes (e.g., unit economics, labor efficiency, fleet utilization)

  • Partner with Ops, Product, and Growth to support capital allocation, cost control, and revenue growth

Corporate Development (25%)

  • Support strategic transactions including fundraising, acquisitions, and partnerships

  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to strengthen M&A and investment theses

  • Collaborate on valuation models, due diligence, and post-deal integration planning

  • Drive scenario planning and performance tracking to maximize deal value

Strategic Decision Support (25%)

  • Analyze complex challenges like pricing strategy, GTM expansion, and customer segmentation

  • Build frameworks and models to assess tradeoffs and guide executive decision-making

  • Partner across Product, Tech, and Ops to evaluate options and influence direction

  • Present clear, compelling recommendations to senior leadership

What are we looking for: 
  • 6–8 years in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or corporate development

  • Exceptional modeling and Excel skills (SQL or BI tools are a plus)

  • Strong executive communication and storytelling skills

  • A track record of driving cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

  • Experience in high-growth, operationally complex industries like mobility, logistics, fleet, or SaaS

  • Sharp problem-solving skills with a knack for translating complexity into actionable insight

  • CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus, but not a must

  • Low ego, collaborative spirit, and a strong bias for action

Why should you join Vay:

🧠 Genius level team - Work with the smartest minds from over 30 countries around the world in deep tech & automotive

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 Salary + stock options

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

 🏦 401(k)

 🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

 🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions

 🎉 Perks at Work Membership 

 🍎 Snacks & Drinks in Our Downtown Las Vegas Office 

 🎊 Fun Team Events Every Quarter

Introduction to Vay

For more information regarding Vay's physical demands, working environments, and safety requirements, please review this link for additional details. Please note, details of what pertains to this role will be discussed during the initial interview.

We would love to stay connected for future opportunities no matter the outcome so we highly encourage if you have one to share your LinkedIn profile with us when applying. 

If you want to be part of something groundbreaking, let’s chat! We highly encourage & welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a better future for our world 🚗💨

Top Skills

Bi Tools
Excel
SQL

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