Strategic Finance Lead
Core
Strategic Finance Lead shaping growth, investment, and scaling decisions through rigorous financial modeling and analysis for an AI inference engine startup.
Role type
Senior strategic finance lead (hands-on IC) (via careerplan.io/jobs/d9e8fcd0-57a4-4538-9cf2-509ef245a3da-strategic-finance-lead-at-inferact)
Builds
Financial models, operating budgets, rolling forecasts, and decision materials for leadership and board.
Domain
AI infrastructure / Cloud computing / Developer tools
Required skills
Strategic financial modeling, driver-based revenue/expense forecasting, unit economics analysis, cash flow management, variance analysis, advanced spreadsheet modeling, business partnering
Preferred skills
AI infrastructure cost analysis, cloud platform economics, fundraising modeling, international organization planning, SQL/scripting
Responsibilities
Partner with founders and engineering to evaluate growth and investment priorities; own operating model, budgeting, and headcount planning; support board discussions and fundraising with financial narratives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC