# Strategic Finance, Compute

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $185k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Financial Modeling, Gpus, Cpus, Storage, Networking, Cloud Technology, Compute Infrastructure, FP&A, Strategic Finance, Analytical Skills
**Posted:** 2026-04-21

> Leads financial modeling and analysis for OpenAI's compute and infrastructure spend, partnering with engineering teams to optimize capacity investments and shape long-term strategy. Requires 5+ years in strategic finance and technical understanding of compute infrastructure.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own and develop financial models across different elements of compute (GPUs, CPUs, storage and networking)
- Lead strategic financial analysis for long-term capacity initiatives, working closely with scaling and supercomputing engineering teams
- Maintain deep expertise on compute contract terms, pricing structures and optimization opportunities
- Serve as a partner to FP&A and strategic finance teams, aligning compute and infrastructure with broader financial and business strategies
- Create high-quality Exec and Board-facing presentations
- Stay abreast of market trends and competitive dynamics to inform and improve our infrastructure strategy

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience across strategic finance, private/growth equity, investment banking, strategy & operations, and/or business development, with 3+ years of finance operating experience at a high-growth technology company
- Technical undergraduate degree (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar quantitative field) preferred
- Experience partnering with engineering and product teams to provide financial analysis and insights for critical strategic decisions
- Strong understanding of cloud technology, compute infrastructure, and technical cost drivers
- Exceptionally strong analytical, financial modeling, and written/verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of thoughtful investment decisions and sound business judgment
- Experience driving operational outcomes under ambitious deadlines
- Exceptionally strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

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