Revenue Finance Analyst, Ads

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role

The Revenue Financial Analyst II will play a critical role in supporting X and xAI’s revenue performance by analyzing financial data, forecasting revenue trends, and providing actionable insights to optimize business performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic decisions as we grow into a hybrid ad + AI monetization business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze advertising revenue trends to uncover growth opportunities, diagnose business challenges, and evaluate factors such as industry trends, quadrennial events, and product performance.
• Develop and maintain quarterly and annual revenue forecasting models to support budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with sales, marketing, product, and operations teams to align financial strategies with business objectives. Provide data-driven insights to support the financial impact of business decisions.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes, systems, and tools to boost efficiency, deepen Grok integration, and improve revenue reporting accuracy.
• Conduct special projects and ad-hoc financial analyses to support leadership in evaluating new business opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, adapting quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience preferably in corporate finance, investment banking, strategic finance, management consulting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise required. SQL/Tableau familiarity preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and cross-functional partnership.
• Prior experience working in a technology or AI-driven company.

Interview Process

After submitting your application, our team will review your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application advances, you will be invited to a 15-minute phone interview to discuss basic qualifications. Successful candidates will proceed to the main process, which includes:

1. Technical deep-dive: Discussing your experience with revenue recognition and accounting processes.

2. A take-home challenge focused on revenue recognition or financial analysis.

3. A meet-and-greet with the wider team.

Our goal is to complete the main interview process within one week.

Annual Salary Range

$110,000 - $144,000 USD

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.