Anthropic
Finance & Strategy, Compute Infrastructure
Anthropic, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Finance & Strategy, Compute Infrastructure
About Anthropic
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role
We are seeking a Strategic Finance Lead to provide finance leadership for our infrastructure investments. In this role, you will be a key partner to our infrastructure engineering teams, providing financial expertise and guidance to optimize our infrastructure investments and drive strategic decision-making. As we scale our footprint significantly, you will play a crucial role developing financial models for long term infrastructure projects and network expansion, providing insights to optimize our resources, and planning for future capacity needs. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and collaborate with other members of the finance organization to align our infrastructure investment strategy with broader financial considerations. Responsibilities
Own and develop infrastructure capacity forecasts and scenario planning for infrastructure growth Lead strategic financial analysis for infrastructure expansion initiatives Lead ROI analysis for infrastructure investments and optimization projects Own FP&A for all infrastructure investments including datacenter facilities, power infrastructure, and network connectivity Lead efficiency optimization initiatives for infrastructure resources Develop long range forecast models and cost driver analyses for infrastructure CAPEX and OPEX Partner on infrastructure vendor negotiations and lead cost analysis across infrastructure spend, including build-vs-rent decisions Maintain deep expertise on datacenter economics, infrastructure contract terms, and optimization opportunities Partner with Accounting, Core Infrastructure, and Engineering on contract operationalization and compliance Establish and lead cadence infrastructure investment reviews and decision frameworks, tracking spend vs. budget and implementing driver-based variance analysis You may be a good fit if you have
7+ years of experience in strategic finance, infrastructure investment, private equity, growth equity, consulting, or investment banking, preferably with infrastructure, datacenter, or technology infrastructure experience Exceptional analytical skills with an ability to synthesize data into compelling insights and develop complex financial operating models Extraordinary problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to navigate complex financial challenges Comfort working cross-functionally and adept at communicating complex financial information to non-finance audiences Proven track record of partnering with technical teams to drive financial optimization initiatives Excitement about working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt well to change Bias towards action, strong work ethic, and experience driving operational outcomes under tight timelines Strong relationship building, business judgment, process management, and communication skills Passion for Anthropic's mission to build safe, transformative AI systems Background in AI, ML, or high-performance, large-scale computing infrastructure, including data centers, cloud service providers, etc Strong candidates may also have
3+ years of experience specifically in cloud infrastructure financial management Experience working directly with major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) MBA or other advanced degree in finance, economics, or business Deep expertise in cloud service provider economics, contract structures, and pricing models Experience with chip architecture economics and optimization strategies Proficiency with financial modeling tools and languages (SQL, Python, Excel) The expected salary range for this position is: $235,000 - $310,000 USD Logistics
Education requirements:
We require at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy:
Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship:
We do sponsor visas. If we offer you a role, we will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa and retain an immigration lawyer to assist. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
Not all strong candidates will meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants who are excited about this work to apply. How we're different
We believe that the highest-impact AI research is big science. We work as a single cohesive team on a few large-scale efforts and value impact over shorter-term puzzles. We emphasize collaboration, clear communication, and pursuing the highest-impact work. Our research directions include GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences. Come work with us!
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible hours, and a collaborative office environment. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, candidates may respond to a voluntary self-identification survey as part of equal employment opportunity efforts. Completion is voluntary and confidential.
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About Anthropic
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role
We are seeking a Strategic Finance Lead to provide finance leadership for our infrastructure investments. In this role, you will be a key partner to our infrastructure engineering teams, providing financial expertise and guidance to optimize our infrastructure investments and drive strategic decision-making. As we scale our footprint significantly, you will play a crucial role developing financial models for long term infrastructure projects and network expansion, providing insights to optimize our resources, and planning for future capacity needs. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and collaborate with other members of the finance organization to align our infrastructure investment strategy with broader financial considerations. Responsibilities
Own and develop infrastructure capacity forecasts and scenario planning for infrastructure growth Lead strategic financial analysis for infrastructure expansion initiatives Lead ROI analysis for infrastructure investments and optimization projects Own FP&A for all infrastructure investments including datacenter facilities, power infrastructure, and network connectivity Lead efficiency optimization initiatives for infrastructure resources Develop long range forecast models and cost driver analyses for infrastructure CAPEX and OPEX Partner on infrastructure vendor negotiations and lead cost analysis across infrastructure spend, including build-vs-rent decisions Maintain deep expertise on datacenter economics, infrastructure contract terms, and optimization opportunities Partner with Accounting, Core Infrastructure, and Engineering on contract operationalization and compliance Establish and lead cadence infrastructure investment reviews and decision frameworks, tracking spend vs. budget and implementing driver-based variance analysis You may be a good fit if you have
7+ years of experience in strategic finance, infrastructure investment, private equity, growth equity, consulting, or investment banking, preferably with infrastructure, datacenter, or technology infrastructure experience Exceptional analytical skills with an ability to synthesize data into compelling insights and develop complex financial operating models Extraordinary problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to navigate complex financial challenges Comfort working cross-functionally and adept at communicating complex financial information to non-finance audiences Proven track record of partnering with technical teams to drive financial optimization initiatives Excitement about working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt well to change Bias towards action, strong work ethic, and experience driving operational outcomes under tight timelines Strong relationship building, business judgment, process management, and communication skills Passion for Anthropic's mission to build safe, transformative AI systems Background in AI, ML, or high-performance, large-scale computing infrastructure, including data centers, cloud service providers, etc Strong candidates may also have
3+ years of experience specifically in cloud infrastructure financial management Experience working directly with major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) MBA or other advanced degree in finance, economics, or business Deep expertise in cloud service provider economics, contract structures, and pricing models Experience with chip architecture economics and optimization strategies Proficiency with financial modeling tools and languages (SQL, Python, Excel) The expected salary range for this position is: $235,000 - $310,000 USD Logistics
Education requirements:
We require at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy:
Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship:
We do sponsor visas. If we offer you a role, we will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa and retain an immigration lawyer to assist. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
Not all strong candidates will meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants who are excited about this work to apply. How we're different
We believe that the highest-impact AI research is big science. We work as a single cohesive team on a few large-scale efforts and value impact over shorter-term puzzles. We emphasize collaboration, clear communication, and pursuing the highest-impact work. Our research directions include GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences. Come work with us!
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible hours, and a collaborative office environment. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, candidates may respond to a voluntary self-identification survey as part of equal employment opportunity efforts. Completion is voluntary and confidential.
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