Finance Director, Advertising and AI
Core
Partner with engineering and business leaders to drive financial objectives, optimize investments, and manage profitability across Browser, Search, and News products.
Role type
Finance Director (Advertising and AI)
Builds
Financial strategies, investment plans, and unit economic frameworks for AI-driven workloads and O&O products.
Domain
Technology (Search, News, Advertising) + Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
financial modeling, forecasting, performance measurement, gross margin analysis, vertical P&L management, cost-to-serve metrics, ROI assessment, unit economic frameworks, storytelling for executives, inclusive people management, recruiting, team development, competitive analytics, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, LRP, close processes
Preferred skills
advanced financial modeling, external benchmarking, data-driven decision making
Technologies
financial modeling tools, analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning and analysis for AI-driven workloads; develop strategies to improve gross margin and cost-to-serve metrics; craft narratives to communicate complex financial insights to senior leadership; lead a team of highly capable individuals; develop investment strategies and ROI assessments; build competitive analytics across Advertising & AI businesses; lead core financial rhythms (Budget, Forecast, LRP, Close)
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with team management
