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Finance & Strategy, Compute

AnthropicSan Francisco, CAFinance
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
13 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Finance & Strategy, Compute role at Anthropic is an on-site position based in San Francisco, California, designed for a finance professional to lead financial strategy for AI accelerator investments. This high-impact opportunity suits an experienced strategist eager to optimize compute infrastructure and guide critical technology decisions.

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Strategic Finance Lead to provide dedicated financial guidance for cloud accelerator compute spend and accelerator investments. In this capacity, the professional serves as a crucial partner to compute teams, shaping investment choices and driving strategic decision-making. The individual builds deep expertise in the economics of artificial intelligence compute, ranging from individual training runs to long-range financial planning for the accelerator fleet. Responsibilities include building financial models that direct investment choices, managing planning and forecasting processes for major cost centers, and translating technical dynamics into clear financial narratives for company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the finance lead for cloud accelerator compute spending, handling budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and financial plan maintenance.
Build and maintain detailed, bottoms-up, data-driven financial models for accelerator infrastructure, covering long-range forecasts, cost driver analyses, and investment scenario modeling.
Develop deep knowledge of compute contracts, pricing structures, and cost drivers to surface optimization opportunities across infrastructure.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the overall compute capacity plan, owning the source of truth and plan of record.
Support the implementation and management of financial planning tools like Pigment to ensure models and processes scale with the organization.
Analyze the economics of model training and research compute, including return on investment across training run sizes, chip types, and data dimensions, translating findings into actionable frameworks.
Partner closely with engineering and research teams to understand training and reinforcement learning processes and translate technical dynamics into financial frameworks.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic finance, infrastructure investment, private equity, growth equity, consulting, or investment banking, with a preference for infrastructure, datacenter, or technology infrastructure background.
Minimum of 3 years of experience specifically focused on cloud infrastructure financial management.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Exceptional analytical abilities to synthesize data into compelling insights and construct complex financial operating models.
Extraordinary problem-solving and critical thinking skills to establish new frameworks for assessing profitability and capital efficiency.
Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial details to non-finance audiences.
Location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the San Francisco office at least 25% of the time.

Nice to Have

MBA or advanced degree in finance, economics, or business.
Direct experience working with major cloud service providers including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Deep expertise in cloud service provider economics, contract structures, and pricing models.
Experience dealing with chip architecture economics and optimization strategies.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Excel
Pigment (financial planning tools)
AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud service provider environments

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range from $240,000 to $325,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation and parental leave.
Flexible working hours.
Visa sponsorship is available for qualifying candidates.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. The organization functions as a single cohesive team tackling large-scale research efforts in an empirical science environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSGCPAzure

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Finance & Strategy, Compute role?

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $240,000 to $325,000 USD.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in San Francisco, CA, with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to work from the office at least 25% of the time.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in strategic finance, infrastructure investment, private equity, growth equity, consulting, or investment banking, alongside at least 3 years of specific experience in cloud infrastructure financial management.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for this role and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What technical skills and tools are helpful for this role?

Proficiency with financial modeling tools and languages such as SQL, Python, and Excel is preferred, along with familiarity with cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure, and financial planning tools like Pigment.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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