Senior FP&A Analyst - Supply Chain Finance

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, San Jose, or Bellevue office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.About the RoleAs a member of the DC / Infrastructure Finance team, you will report to the Manager of DC / Infrastructure Finance and serve as a finance partner to Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing. You will connect equipment purchasing plans, supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and deployment needs to capital spending and cash forecasts, helping Lambda secure infrastructure capacity while managing cost and inventory exposure.What You'll DoEquipment Capital PlanningBuild and maintain equipment capital spending forecasts across GPUs, servers, networking, storage, and spares by supplier, platform, and deploymentTranslate procurement quantities, unit costs, delivery schedules, and acceptance milestones into equipment spending and deployment cost forecastsTrack actual costs and purchase commitments against approved investment budgets; explain changes in price, quantity, configuration, and delivery timingIn-Service Timing and DepreciationOwn equipment in-service timing, from delivery and acceptance through deployment, and the resulting depreciation forecast by asset class, platform, and siteCombine equipment in-service schedules with facility in-service dates from DC Finance to produce the consolidated infrastructure depreciation forecastReconcile forecast depreciation to the fixed asset register and explain changes driven by timing, useful life, and costSupplier Economics and Sourcing SupportAnalyze supplier quotes, bills of materials, and total landed costs, including freight, storage, duties, warranties, and other applicable chargesModel the financial impact of supplier alternatives, volume commitments, payment terms, and component cost changes to support sourcing negotiations and recommendationsTrack negotiated savings and cost increases against approved assumptions, distinguishing expected savings from realized financial impactPurchase Commitments and Cash ForecastingOwn the team’s commitments data across equipment and construction spend, connecting purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and payments into a single source used by DC Finance and Corporate FP&AMaintain financial visibility into open purchase orders, deposits, prepayments, contractual commitments, and remaining equipment spendingOwn supplier payment forecasts using contractual terms, delivery and acceptance dates, and invoice status as inputs to the consolidated cash forecast for Corporate FP&A and TreasuryAssess the cost and cash implications of order changes, delivery delays, expedited shipments, and cancellation or rescheduling provisionsInventory and Deployment AlignmentPartner with Supply Chain to track the financial exposure associated with equipment on order, in transit, in storage, and awaiting deploymentEvaluate aging inventory, spares levels, excess equipment, and obsolescence risk; quantify the cost of holding inventory and potential mitigation optionsWork with capacity planning, DC Finance, and Business / Commercial Finance to align purchasing assumptions with site readiness and demand forecasts, highlighting mismatches and cash tied up in idle equipmentPlanning and Accounting PartnershipDevelop equipment, logistics, and supply-related working capital inputs for the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range infrastructure planPartner with Accounting and Supply Chain to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, invoices, deposits, and accrual inputs; support consistent project and asset cost attributionCoordinate equipment cost assumptions with DC Finance and provide financial analysis to Treasury and Capital Markets for equipment funding evaluationsReporting and Process ImprovementPrepare supplier, equipment cost, commitment, and inventory reporting for business reviews, executive discussions, and investment recommendationsProvide equipment cost inputs and analysis for investment committee reviews, and compare realized equipment costs and delivery timing with approved assumptions after deploymentBuild and maintain repeatable models and workflows in Pigment and AI-assisted tools, reducing manual spreadsheet workImprove procurement data quality and connect purchasing, inventory, and financial systems to produce repeatable forecasts and clear recommendationsYouHave a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related fieldHave 4+ years of experience in FP&A, supply chain finance, procurement finance, hardware finance, or a related analytical roleHave experience forecasting equipment or inventory spending, analyzing supplier costs, or managing purchase commitment and working capital reportingUnderstand how purchase orders, deposits, receipts, supplier payment terms, and inventory movements affect capital spending, in-service timing, depreciation, and cash forecastsPossess strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including the ability to analyze unit costs, supplier alternatives, and purchasing scenariosHave working proficiency in SQL and experience working with ERP and procurement data (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa)Can reconcile detailed procurement and financial data, investigate variances, and turn findings into practical recommendationsCommunicate clearly and partner effectively with sourcing, purchasing, planning, operations, and accounting teamsAre comfortable working independently in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlinesNice to HaveExperience in hardware, OEM/ODM, or semiconductor supply chain finance, ideally with GPU, server, or networking equipmentFamiliarity with inventory accounting, fixed asset accounting, and depreciationExperience with vendor financing, equipment leases, or other equipment funding structuresExperience with Pigment or another enterprise planning system, and BI tools such as TableauFamiliarity with data center deployment ramps, site readiness, or cloud infrastructure unit economicsPrior experience in a startup or high-growth organizationSalary 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: $152K - $225KLocationSan Francisco Office (Fremont St); Bellevue Office; San Jose Office (First St)Employment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentG&ACompensationSan Francisco / San Jose$169K – $225KBellevue$152K – $203K