Strategic Finance Leader

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Anthropic Limited Full time

About the Role:
Anthropic Limited is seeking a seasoned Head of Finance and Strategy to lead our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and strategic finance function. This role will be responsible for building and managing a world-class finance team, developing sophisticated financial models, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and scale the Strategic Finance teams (Compute, Product, Go to Market) and Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions at Anthropic

• Provide expert guidance and influence to executives and other stakeholders on financial strategies, investments, and resource allocation decisions, leveraging in-depth understanding of the company's financial position and market conditions

• Lead the finance team owning the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, providing insights and recommendations to drive financial performance

• Lead the teams responsible for building and maintaining robust financial models to support strategic decision-making, scenario planning, and risk assessment

• Prepare and present financial analysis, forecasts, presentations, and recommendations to executives and board members, effectively communicating the company's financial story and addressing stakeholder questions

Requirements:

• 15-20+ years of progressive experience across strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, consulting, and investment banking

• At least 7+ years of experience in a leadership position overseeing FP&A and strategic finance business partnering teams

• Deep expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization

• Experience scaling finance functions in high-growth, technology-driven organizations

• Proven track record of driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep experience in SaaS, AI/ML, and Consumption-Based Revenue models

• Hold a professional accounting certification, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree (e.g., finance, data science, statistics)

• Possess strong SQL and data visualization (e.g., Looker, Tableau) skills

At Anthropic Limited:

We are passionate about building safe, transformative AI systems. If you are a strategic finance leader with a passion for AI and a proven track record of driving financial performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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