Head of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
San Francisco, CA, United States
We are looking for a strategic and analytical Head of Corporate FP&A to partner with our leadership team during a period of rapid growth. In this role, you will lead financial planning processes, develop and publish financial reporting, and drive data-driven decision making across the organization. As we scale our business, you will continue to build a world-class FP&A function and processes to support our growth. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial trajectory of a highly innovative AI company, come join us in our mission to build cutting-edge, safe artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities:
Own annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and monthly management reporting of financial performance
Partner with senior leaders to develop financial targets, key metrics, and detailed business plans
Lead monthly business reviews with executives to discuss results, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability
Develop business narrative and variance analysis for internal and external stakeholders
Build insightful management reporting, dashboards, and metrics to track performance and inform decision making
Lead, manage, and scale an outstanding Corporate FP&A team
Implement financial systems and drive process improvements to scale FP&A
Collaborate with team members across Finance to ensure accurate, timely financial close and reporting
You may be a good fit if you:
Have 10+ years of FP&A experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Have experience leading an FP&A function through both rapid growth and operating at scale; able to provide the context and expertise needed to guide our team through this critical stage
Demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship skills to develop and manage a high-performing team
Possess exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to navigate complex financial challenges
Possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills; highly proficient in Excel / Google Sheets
Are adept at communicating complex financial information to non-finance audiences
Have experience with multi-dimensional finance and business planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Pigment)
Have extensive experience with headcount planning, international expansion, and accurate cost modeling
Are fluent at translating between GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics, and quantifying the impact of non-financial metrics
Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and adapt well to change
Are passionate about Anthropic's mission to build safe, transformative AI systems
Have excellent business judgment, integrity, and a strong work ethic
Strong candidates may also:
Bring experience in SaaS, AI/ML, and usage-based business 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
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