Job Information
Google Finance Analyst, Tapestry in Mountain View, California
Finance Analyst, Tapestry
Finance
Mountain View, CA (HQ)
About the team:
Tapestry, isX’s moonshot for the electric grid. We are a team of software engineers, power systems experts and clean energy geeks who are impatient to tackle climate change head on through our energy system. Tapestry is on a mission to make the world’s electric grid visible so everyone, everywhere can access clean, affordable and reliable energy. We are working with partners around the world to create AI powered tools that will help everyone who works with the grid build and manage a carbon-free and secure electricity system.
Currently incubating at X, Alphabet’s innovation lab, we are now building the team that will scale Tapestry for more global impact. We are looking for people who are passionate about revolutionizing the energy sector to join us at this critical growth stage. You’ll have the chance to be part of a rapidly growing team that has the agility and impact of an early stage company, while building on world-class technology created at Alphabet. Learn more aboutTapestry here.
About the role:
X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory where uncomfortably ambitious and world-changing new ideas are developed and taken out into the world. X projects have the potential to transform the lives of billions of people and make the world a radically better place. For X to be successful, we have to repeatedly turn breakthrough technology ideas into products that solve large problems in the world, and create meaningful businesses for Alphabet.
In this role, you will wear multiple hats, and will be responsible for various finance and analytical initiatives. You will work closely with the project’s Head of Growth Operations and General Manager on planning, forecasting and reporting in addition to scaling our financial systems. You will also help teams evaluate new technology, conduct risk assessments and risk management value propositions, estimate market sizes, build economic models, and report results to X leadership. You will partner with X leadership and across other finance teams to drive investment decisions and ongoing operations. You will be leading the planning, reporting, and analysis needs for Tapestry, as well as special projects for work with Alphabet and the external world. You are enthusiastic and a self-starter, wanting to design new and enhance existing processes; scoping, designing, and implementing new and scalable processes to support growth.
How you’ll make 10X impact:
Build and manage Tapestry’s financial plans, forecasts, and reports.
Lead critical analysis to evaluate Tapestry performance and guide capital allocation, financial efficiency, and longer-term financial strategy.
Support strategic analysis efforts and quantitative evaluations for various efforts, such as carbon emission metrics or product pricing evaluation.
Support market sizing, competitive and regulatory analyses, and value chain mapping for Tapestry’s products
Review economic models in partnership with product managers and leadership
Present findings to project lead and X executives to guide strategy
Work cross-functionally to scale Tapestry systems including planning, forecasting, reporting, decision-making, accounting, and financial operations
Work cross-functionally to de-risk other non-technical aspects of the project, partnering with Business Innovation, Legal, Policy, Privacy, Marketing/PR, Operations, etc.
What you should have:
BA/BS degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of relevant experience in accounting, corporate finance, corporate development, venture capital, management consulting, FP&A, investment banking, or similar environment, including project management experience.
Experience in communication of business and quantitative analysis. Ability to translate ‘from spreadsheet to slidedeck’ to suit financial stakeholders as well as executive briefing stakeholders.
It’d be great if you also had these:
Thrive on ambiguity, setting own goals and effectively delivering to them in a very fast-changing environment
Ability to build business models from the ground up, based on independently sourced research
Experience building and scaling accounting and finance operations
Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and cross-functional teams who do not report into this role to get things done
Distinctive problem solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment, leadership skills, and ability to communicate with a senior management team
Attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills
Fast learner with capacity to learn about a wide spread of different technologies & industries
Passion for the energy and climate space
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $124,000 - $173,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at:x-accommodation-request@x.team.