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OpenAI · 3 days ago

Strategic Finance, Compute

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are seeking a Strategic Finance Compute Lead to provide finance leadership for compute and infrastructure spending, develop financial models, and optimize future compute needs. This role also involves partnering with engineering teams and aligning compute strategy with broader financial considerations.

Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own and develop financial models across different elements of compute (GPUs, CPUs, storage and networking)

Lead strategic financial analysis for long-term capacity initiatives, working closely with scaling and supercomputing engineering teams

Maintain deep expertise on compute contract terms, pricing structures and optimization opportunities

Serve as a partner to FP&A and strategic finance teams, aligning compute and infrastructure with broader financial and business strategies

Create high-quality Exec and Board-facing presentations

Stay abreast of market trends and competitive dynamics to inform and improve our infrastructure strategy

Qualification

Financial modelingStrategic financial analysisCompute infrastructure knowledgeCloud technology understandingAnalytical skillsBusiness judgmentCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

5+ years of experience across strategic finance, private / growth equity, investment banking, strategy & operations, and/or business development with 3+ years of finance operating experience at a high-growth technology company

Experience partnering with engineering and product teams to provide financial analysis and insights to critical strategic decisions

Good understanding of cloud technology and compute infrastructure

Exceptionally strong analytical, financial modeling, and written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated track record of thoughtful investment decisions

Experience driving operational outcomes under ambitious deadlines

Exceptionally strong relationship building, business judgment, and communication skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience