Senior FP&A Analyst - Engineering & Product

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda's designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.What You'll DoProject Spend, Internal Capacity & Fleet OptimizationOwn project-level budgets, spend tracking, and cost-to-complete forecasts for Engineering and Product initiativesQuantify internal capacity consumption across development, testing, and benchmarking; build and maintain allocation and chargeback methodologyPartner with Infrastructure and Engineering on fleet optimization, including utilization, idle capacity, instance mix, and reclamation opportunitiesTranslate optimization opportunities into quantified savings and track realization against targetProduct Investment ROI & R&D AnalysisBuild business cases and ROI models for product and R&D investmentsEstablish post-investment measurement; track realized returns against the original underwritingAnalyze R&D spend by initiative and support capitalization analysis with AccountingProvide prioritization frameworks and trade-off analysis for competing investment requestsNew Product Introduction (NPI) ManagementServe as the finance partner across the NPI lifecycle, from concept through launch and rampModel pricing, unit economics, margin, and volume assumptions for new offeringsOwn stage-gate financial deliverables and launch readiness criteriaTrack post-launch performance against the launch case and inform go/no-go and scaling decisionsEngineering & Product Headcount and OpEx Management (BvA)Own OpEx and headcount planning, tracking, and reporting for the Engineering, Product, and Cloud Services organizationsMaintain hiring plans, compensation assumptions, and organizational change tracking against approved headcountPrepare monthly and quarterly budget vs. actual analysis, identify key drivers, and partner with Engineering and Product leaders to explain performanceManage vendor, software, and tooling spend; support accrual and reclassification inputs with Accounting through the monthly closeCash Flow ForecastingBuild and maintain the operating cash flow forecast model, including timing of vendor payments, capacity commitments, and project spendOwn the rolling near-term cash view; reconcile forecast to actuals and explain variancesModel scenarios around deployment timing, payment terms, and financing structuresPartner with Accounting and Treasury on payables timing, prepaids, and commitment schedulesExecutive Reporting & CommunicationDeliver Cloud Services, Engineering, and Product insights for monthly business reviews, executive reviews, and board materialsTranslate complex technical and operational data into clear financial insightProvide actionable recommendations on cost efficiency, investment prioritization, and margin improvementYouHave a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldHave 4+ years experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting, ideally with a focus on Cloud / AI infrastructure, SaaS, Data centers, Telecom, Hardware, or industrialsHave direct experience partnering with Engineering or Product organizations on budget, roadmap, and investment decisionsPossess extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, with a deep expertise in constructing complex financial models and interpreting financial statements to drive strategic decision-makingHave excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skillsPossess strong Excel skills and experience with financial software systemsHave the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projectsHave excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and conciselyAre a team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvementAre able to work in an ambiguous environment with very little directionNice to HavePrior experience in a startup or high-growth organization, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to thrive in such environmentsDirect experience building or owning a cash flow forecastExperience with R&D capitalization, new product introduction, or product P&L ownershipWorking proficiency in SQL and comfort querying large data sets directlyFamiliarity with GPU compute, AI/ML workloads, or cloud infrastructure economicsSalary Range InformationThe annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.About LambdaFounded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fastOur investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent CoveWe have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOGOur values are publicly available: We offer generous cash & equity compensationHealth, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependentsWellness and commuter stipends for select roles401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually useEqual Opportunity EmployerLambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Compensation Range: $169K - $200KLocationSan Francisco Office (Fremont St); San Jose Office (First St)Employment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentG&ACompensation$169K – $200K