What We're Looking ForWe are looking for a Senior Finance Associate to drive priorities across strategic finance, corporate development, and FP&A as Lightning AI scales. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to shape unit economics, advise on deal pricing, and guide investment decisions. You will support GPU financing, fundraising, and investor relations to help Lightning AI acquire and allocate capital effectively. You will also build an operating cadence for P&L management, reporting, forecasting, and planning, turning data into decision-ready insights for leadership.
The finance scope is deep, leadership visibility is high, and the work directly influences revenue growth, margin expansion, and capital allocation. If you want meaningful ownership, steep learning, and proximity to the decisions that shape an AI cloud, this role is for you.
This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.
What You'll Do- Support deal reviews with Sales and leadership and recommend pricing decisions
- Partner with Marketing on spend allocation, pipeline efficiency, and unit economics analyses (LTV/CAC, payback period)
- Partner with Product on ROI for software investments and strategic initiatives
- Partner with Infrastructure Operations on capacity planning and CapEx assessment
- Model GPU financing structures and assess returns
- Support lender and investor communications, materials, and data rooms
- Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify potential business risks and opportunities
- Contribute to M&A sourcing and diligence models
- Build and maintain a driver based model for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
- Prepare executive-level business reviews for leadership and board
- Lead monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and highlighting key business drivers
- Develop forecast cycles and strengthen forecast accuracy by partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders
- Support annual planning and long-range planning
- Conduct rigorous analysis of key performance indicators, operational metrics, and business trends
- Manage FP&A systems and tooling and maintain data accuracy
What You'll Need- 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
- Team player with a growth mindset, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Bias to action and desire to work in a startup environment
- 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)
We are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value each team member brings to our mission. Final offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and role expectations. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package for eligible roles includes a discretionary bonus, a meaningful equity component, and comprehensive benefits.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is:
$135,000-$165,000 USD
Benefits and PerksWe offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and long-term success:
- 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.
- Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.
- Wellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends to support your physical and mental well-being.
- Sabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service.
- Flexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model for our office-based teams.
- In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs.
Benefits may vary by location, team, and role.
