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Financial Analyst

San Francisco, California, United States

Who We Are

Lightning AI is the company behind PyTorch Lightning. Founded in 2019, we build an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems—designed to take ideas from research to production with less friction.

Through our merger with Voltage Park, a neocloud and AI Factory, Lightning AI combines developer-first software with cost-efficient, large-scale compute. Teams get the tools they need for experimentation, training, and production inference, with security, observability, and control built in.

We serve solo researchers, startups, and large enterprises. Lightning AI operates globally with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, and is backed by Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.

The Way We Work

The people who thrive here are builders who move fast, communicate openly, take ownership, and continuously improve themselves, their teams, and our company. Here's what that looks like in practice:

  • Move with Urgency: We move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and keep momentum. We value action over perfection and learn by shipping.
  • Take Ownership: We own outcomes, not just our individual work. We make decisions that move the company forward and follow through.
  • Communicate Openly: We communicate directly, seek to understand, and create clarity for others. Honest conversations help us move faster together.
  • Build Great Teams: We lead by example, empower others, and create healthy teams where people can do their best work.
  • Raise the Bar: We're always improving ourselves. We learn from feedback, consistently challenge ourselves to grow, and focus on the work that matters most.
  • Think Long-Term: We design for what's next. We create scalable systems, simplify complexity, and use AI and automation to amplify our impact.
 

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support priorities across strategic finance, corporate development, and FP&A as Lightning AI scales. You will work alongside cross-functional stakeholders to analyze unit economics, inform deal pricing, and evaluate investment decisions. You will contribute to GPU financing, fundraising, and investor relations work streams to help Lightning AI acquire and allocate capital effectively. You will also help maintain the operating cadence for P&L management, reporting, forecasting, and planning, turning data into decision-ready insights for leadership.

The finance scope is deep, leadership visibility is high, and the work directly informs revenue growth, margin expansion, and capital allocation. This role is designed as a launchpad: strong analysts here grow into Senior Finance Associate and take on deal leadership and full model ownership. If you want meaningful exposure, steep learning, and proximity to the decisions that shape an AI cloud, this role is for you.

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare analyses for deal reviews with Sales and leadership to inform pricing decisions
  • Support Marketing on spend allocation, pipeline efficiency, and unit economics analyses (LTV/CAC, payback period)
  • Build ROI analyses for software investments and strategic initiatives in partnership with Product
  • Assist Infrastructure Operations with capacity planning inputs and CapEx assessment
  • Help model GPU financing structures and assess returns
  • Prepare materials for lender and investor communications and help maintain data rooms
  • Track industry trends and the competitive landscape, surfacing potential risks and opportunities
  • Support M&A diligence models and research
  • Help build and maintain a driver-based model for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • Assemble executive-level business review materials for leadership and board
  • Support monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and flagging key business drivers
  • Contribute to forecast cycles and help improve forecast accuracy through partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support annual planning and long-range planning
  • Conduct analysis of key performance indicators, operational metrics, and business trends
  • Maintain FP&A systems and tooling and ensure data accuracy

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 2+ years in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a comparable analytical role
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with experience building financial models
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work effectively with partners outside of finance
  • Analytical and strong problem-solving ability
  • Team player with a growth mindset, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
  • Bias to action and desire to work in a startup environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in software, AI, and/or cloud infrastructure
  • Exposure to capital markets, M&A, or CapEx financing
  • Familiarity with cloud or AI infrastructure economics and data center capacity planning
  • Familiarity with FP&A systems and data tooling (e.g., NetSuite)

We are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value each team member brings to our mission. Final offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and role expectations. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package for eligible roles includes a discretionary bonus, a meaningful equity component, and comprehensive benefits.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is:

$100,000 - $130,000 USD

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).
  • Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.
  • Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.
  • Wellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends to support your physical and mental well-being.
  • Sabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service.
  • Flexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model for our office-based teams.
  • In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs.

Benefits may vary by location, team, and role.

 

At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.

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