Senior Financial Analyst

10 Minutes ago • 2-4 Years • $115,000 PA - $200,000 PA
Financial Analysis

Job Description

Lambda is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to develop and implement complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. This role involves rigorous analysis of KPIs, leading financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, strong Excel and financial software skills, and excellent communication abilities, contributing to management presentations and ad hoc projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Good To Have:
  • Prior experience in a startup or high-growth organization.
  • Experience in the machine learning, computer hardware industry, or cloud computing.
Must Have:
  • Develop and implement complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
  • Conduct rigorous analysis of key performance indicators, operational metrics, and business trends.
  • Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and providing variance analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
  • Assist in preparing management presentations and reports for the Executive team and Board of Directors.
  • Participate in financial due diligence for fundraising opportunities.
  • Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify potential business risks and opportunities.
  • Undertake interesting and impactful ad hoc analyses and special projects as directed by Leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis (FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital).
  • Extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis.
  • Deep expertise in constructing complex financial models and interpreting financial statements.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with financial software systems.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely.
  • Team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous environment with very little direction.
Perks:
  • Generous cash & equity compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Plan

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*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and implement complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning
  • Conduct rigorous analysis of key performance indicators, operational metrics, and business trends, translating the data into actionable insights and recommendations
  • Lead the monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and providing variance analysis to highlight key business drivers and financial risks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations, to align on and support strategic initiatives, improve operational efficiency, provide deal support, and drive profitable growth
  • Assist in preparing management presentations and reports for the Executive team, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders
  • Participate in the financial due diligence for fundraising opportunities
  • Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify potential business risks and opportunities
  • Undertake interesting and impactful ad hoc analyses and special projects as directed by Leadership

You

  • Have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • Have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis including: FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, ideally with a focus on software, AI, cloud infrastructure, and/or enterprise technology
  • Possess extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, with a deep expertise in constructing complex financial models and interpreting financial statements to drive strategic decision-making
  • Have excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
  • Possess strong Excel skills and experience with financial software systems
  • Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projects
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely
  • Are a team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Are able to work in an ambiguous environment with very little direction

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in a startup or high-growth organization, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to thrive in such environments
  • Experience in the machine learning, computer hardware industry, or cloud computing

Salary Range Information

The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda

  • Founded in 2012, ~400 employees (2025) and growing fast
  • We offer generous cash & equity compensation
  • Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.
  • We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability
  • Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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