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Senior Finance Associate

Lightning AI
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Finance & Accounting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 4+ years in Strategic Finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, ideally with a focus on software, AI, and/or cloud infrastructure
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and experience building complex financial models
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Track record of cross-functional partnership
  • Analytical and strong problem-solving ability
Nice to have
  • Experience with capital markets, M&A, or CapEx financing
  • Exposure to cloud or AI infrastructure economics and data center capacity planning
  • Familiarity with FP&A systems and data tooling (e.g., NetSuite)
What the job really is

The Senior Finance Associate at Lightning AI will play a crucial role in driving strategic finance initiatives, corporate development, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) as the company scales. Responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to shape unit economics, advise on pricing, support GPU financing and fundraising, and manage P&L reporting and forecasting. This position offers high visibility and the opportunity to influence key financial decisions that impact revenue growth and capital allocation.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).
  • Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week
  • No specific mention of salary beyond the range provided, which may vary based on individual factors
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