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Senior FP&A Analyst - Engineering & Product

LambdaSan Francisco Office (Fremont St)G&A
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Salary
$169K - $200K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
17 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This Senior FP&A Analyst role at Lambda in San Francisco offers a chance to manage financial strategy for Engineering and Product teams within an AI cloud infrastructure leader. This opportunity suits an experienced finance professional with a background in cloud, AI, or hardware looking to drive investment decisions and fleet optimization.

Role Overview

The Senior FP&A Analyst manages financial planning and analysis for the Engineering, Product, and Cloud Services organizations at Lambda. Responsibilities include owning project budgets, analyzing R&D spend, managing new product introductions, and delivering executive-level insights.

Key Responsibilities

Own project-level budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and spend tracking for Engineering and Product initiatives.
Build business cases, ROI models, and post-investment measurement frameworks for R&D investments.
Serve as the finance partner across the New Product Introduction lifecycle, modeling pricing, unit economics, and margins.
Manage operating expense and headcount planning, tracking, and monthly budget-versus-actual analysis.
Build and maintain the operating cash flow forecast model and reconcile near-term cash views.
Prepare financial insights and board materials for monthly business reviews and executive updates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, consulting, or investment banking.
Background supporting Cloud, AI infrastructure, SaaS, hardware, telecom, or data center sectors.
Advanced financial modeling expertise and strong Excel skills.
Experience partnering directly with Engineering or Product teams on budgets and roadmaps.

Nice to Have

Startup or high-growth organizational experience.
Cash flow forecast ownership experience.
Experience with R&D capitalization or product P&L management.
Working proficiency in SQL for querying large datasets.
Familiarity with GPU compute, AI workloads, and cloud infrastructure economics.

Skills and Tools

Advanced financial modeling
Excel
SQL
Financial software systems
Cash flow forecasting
Budgeting and variance analysis

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $169,000 and $200,000 USD.
Generous cash and equity compensation packages.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
401(k) plan with a 2% company match for USA employees.
Flexible paid time off plan.

About the Company

Founded in 2012, Lambda provides superintelligence cloud infrastructure to tens of thousands of customers ranging from independent researchers to major enterprises. Backed by prominent investors and partners, the company continues to expand rapidly while publishing research at top-tier machine learning conferences.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Lambda careers page.

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Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior FP&A Analyst position?

The annual salary range is set between $169,000 and $200,000 USD.

Where is this position located?

The role is based in the San Francisco office on Fremont Street, requiring presence 4 days per week with Tuesday designated as a work-from-home day.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or investment banking, alongside strong financial modeling and Excel skills.

What benefits does Lambda provide?

Benefits include cash and equity compensation, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 2% match, wellness and commuter stipends, and flexible paid time off.

How can I apply for this job?

Candidates can apply by visiting the official Lambda careers website.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Lambda careers page.

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