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Finance & Strategy Manager, Machines

AnthropicSan Francisco, CAFinance
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
13 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

The Finance and Strategy Manager, Machines position at Anthropic is based in San Francisco, California, and involves overseeing the financial operations of the company's hardware infrastructure. This role suits an experienced strategic finance professional with a background in semiconductor, hyperscaler, or infrastructure economics who wants to contribute to safe and beneficial artificial intelligence systems.

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Strategic Finance leader to direct the machines finance function, focusing on the chips and accelerators that power AI models. In this capacity, the professional acts as a primary partner to hardware infrastructure teams, delivering crucial financial guidance and oversight for hardware decisions. The job involves managing near and long-term hardware forecasts, evaluating commercial deal terms, and guiding engineering teams through hardware return on investment calculations.

Key Responsibilities

Own the economic metrics of chip and accelerator capacity, tracking cost per chip-hour and total cost of ownership across various chip generations.
Evaluate capacity offers and hardware commitments alongside the Compute deal team, analyzing pricing structures across different chip types and counterparties.
Partner directly with Capacity Planning and Hardware Engineering to deliver financial analyses that steer machine strategy.
Oversee the complete hardware forecast, tracking delivery volumes over time, operational expenses, and associated cash flows.
Build and manage the Machines finance function, establishing clear operational cadences alongside central FP&A and Accounting teams.
Serve as the primary accountable owner for machines FP&A during forecast and close cycles.
Coordinate closely with Accounting, Treasury, and Infra FP&A to determine appropriate accounting treatment and forecast inputs.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or capacity and infrastructure finance.
Demonstrated ownership of hardware, semiconductor, or hyperscaler capacity economics.
Prior experience managing or mentoring finance talent.
Strong analytical skills with the judgment necessary to translate ambiguous financial structures into clear recommendations.
Comfort partnering effectively with engineering and commercial teams under tight deal-timeline pressures.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field.
Ability to work under a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

Nice to Have

Direct capacity planning or infrastructure finance experience at a major hyperscaler or chip maker.
Proven track record of standing up a brand new finance function.
An MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential.

Skills and Tools

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
Capacity planning and infrastructure finance
Chip and semiconductor economics
Total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and commercial teams

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range of $325,000 to $425,000 USD.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Optional equity donation matching.
Generous vacation policies and parental leave.
Flexible working hours and access to a collaborative office space.
Visa sponsorship availability, supported by a retained immigration lawyer.

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 remain safe and beneficial for society. The organization operates as a rapidly growing group of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders tackling large-scale AI research through an empirical science approach.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, visit the official Anthropic careers page and submit your application through their authorized portal.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work policy for this role?

The role is located in San Francisco, CA, and operates under a hybrid policy where staff are expected to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for the Finance and Strategy Manager, Machines?

The annual salary for this position ranges from $325,000 to $425,000 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or capacity and infrastructure finance.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for eligible roles and utilizes an immigration lawyer to assist candidates through the process when an offer is made.

What are the core responsibilities of this position?

The role involves owning chip and accelerator capacity economics, evaluating capacity offers, managing hardware forecasts, and building out the Machines finance function.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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