Financial Analyst

Lightning AI • San Francisco, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lightning AI is seeking a Finance Analyst to support strategic finance, corporate development, and FP&A as the company scales. This role involves analyzing unit economics, informing deal pricing, and evaluating investment decisions. The analyst will contribute to GPU financing, fundraising, and investor relations, ensuring effective capital acquisition and allocation. Responsibilities include maintaining the operating cadence for P&L management, reporting, forecasting, and planning, transforming data into actionable insights for leadership. This position offers deep financial scope, high leadership visibility, and direct impact on revenue growth, margin expansion, and capital allocation. It is designed as a launchpad for strong analysts to grow into Senior Finance Associate roles with deal leadership and model ownership responsibilities.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Meaningful equity component
• 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
• Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance
• Wellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends
• Sabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service
• Flexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model
• In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level