Revenue Financial Analyst

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

As a Revenue Finance Analyst II supporting xAI’s Developer Platform, you will play a critical role in optimizing the revenue lifecycle, from billing automation to financial reporting, for a dynamic, API-driven ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, RevOps, Engineering, and Product) to ensure accurate revenue recognition, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights for platform growth. This role requires a blend of financial acumen, technical curiosity, and a passion for enabling developers to succeed in a scalable, global platform.

Responsibilities

• Build models to analyze complex and sometimes ambiguous business issues: API revenue forecasting, market sizing, pricing structures, product launches
• Work closely with Developer Platform leadership to track revenue, size opportunities, and price new API offerings
• Use metrics and analytics to identify growth risks and opportunities and influence business partners to drive timely decision making
• Work with large data sets, synthesize insights, and present recommendations to executives
• Design and implement reporting tools for your business partners (e.g. forecast models, Tableau dashboards)
• Create meaningful presentations and analyses that tell a story focused on insights, not just data
• Streamline processes and increase bandwidth within the Revenue Finance team through automation and outsourcing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
• At least 3-5 years of experience preferably in investment banking, investment management, management consulting, FP&A, or in the technology/API industry
• Demonstrated experience writing SQL queries and pulling data from relational databases
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different functions and effectively influence senior business partners
• Superior Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling skills
• Experience manipulating complex and large data sets

Preferred Qualifications

• Tableau and R / Python / Git a plus
• Knowledge of API platforms and developer ecosystems; knowledge of social media a plus
• Prior experience working in a technology or AI-driven company.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on scalability.

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.

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