FP&A Manager (AI)

TL;DR

FP&A Manager (AI): Managing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for a high-growth AI cloud infrastructure company with an accent on complex financial modeling and cross-functional data alignment. Focus on driving strategic decision-making through detailed OpEx, headcount, and performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to San Francisco or San Jose, CA (4 days per week in-office)

Salary: $169,000 – $197,000

Company

Lambda is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure, providing high-performance compute solutions to researchers, enterprises, and hyperscalers.

What you will do

• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles across infrastructure, commercial, and entity finance.
• Consolidate financial forecasts and produce reports on Revenue, OpEx, CapEx, and Headcount.
• Maintain and track company-wide OpEx and headcount models, providing variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Budget vs Actuals (BvA) reports for executive and board-level review.
• Administer the FP&A planning system and ensure data integrity across models.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for long-range planning and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 4–7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Extensive experience in constructing complex financial models and interpreting financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial software systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environment.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in capital-intensive industries like Cloud, AI infrastructure, or Telecom.
• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth organization.
• Familiarity with SPVs or multi-entity structures.
• Corporate FP&A or public company experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous cash and equity compensation packages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with 2% company match.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• Wellness and commuter stipends for eligible roles.