Perplexity · 2 months ago
Strategic Finance Lead - Product
Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$190K/yr - $230K/yr
2+ years expPerplexityai is an AI-powered answer engine that is rapidly growing and seeking a Strategic Finance Lead to join their team. This role involves developing financial analyses for product and growth initiatives, leading special projects, and collaborating with various teams to drive strategic decisions and scalable processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Develop and own financial analysis for product and growth initiatives, ranging from topline projections down to unit economics for various growth channels
Develop and own core financial models used for strategic planning, including aggregating projections and feedback across all major teams in the organization
Develop financial frameworks for analyzing unique, large strategic partnerships and deals
Lead various special projects required by C-suite and VPs ranging across product, growth, engineering, search, and business
Independently identify areas within the organization that need analytical support and use analysis to drive clarity in critical decision-making
Help develop and build scalable processes across finance, business, and growth
Qualification
Required
At least 2+ years of direct investing experience (private equity, hedge fund, VC) or strategic finance role at another rapidly growing startup
At least 2 years of banking or consulting at top-tier firm
Experience in building financial analysis to drive strategic decisions
Strong financial acumen and ability to partner with growth and engineering teams
Hands-on attitude to tackle projects large and small, low-ego approach to working across the organization
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
Includes a 401(k) plan.
Company
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48BKey Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
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