Financial Planning Assistant Jobs in San Ramon, CA

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.

If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.

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

• Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles

• Coordinate inputs across:

  • Infrastructure Finance

  • Commercial / Functional Finance

  • SPV / Entity Finance

• Maintain and update consolidated financial models

• Ensure alignment of assumptions across teams

• Consolidate financial forecasts across all business units and SPVs

• Support intercompany and elimination logic in the planning process

• Produce consolidated views of Revenue, OpEx, CapEx, and Headcount

• Assist in preparing executive and board-level reporting materials

• Support company-wide OpEx planning and tracking, including:

  • G&A functions (Finance, Legal, HR, IT)

  • Shared services and overhead costs

• Own and maintain headcount models: Hiring plans, Compensation assumptions, and Organizational changes

• Track headcount vs plan and provide variance analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly BvA reports

• Analyze variances across Departments, Entities / SPVs, and Cost categories

• Identify key drivers and partner with business teams to explain performance

• Maintain and administer the company’s FP&A planning system

• Support data integrity, model updates, and user access and training

• Improve planning processes and automation where possible

• Support long-range planning (LRP) and scenario modeling

• Assist with special projects, including:

  • Cost optimization initiatives

  • Organizational planning

  • Process improvements

• Have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Have 4–7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or related roles, ideally with a focus on Cloud / AI infrastructure, Data centers, Telecom, Energy, Hardware or industrials

• 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

• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth organization, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to thrive in such environments

• Experience in capital-intensive or infrastructure-heavy industries

• Familiarity with headcount and compensation planning

• Exposure to SPVs or multi-entity structures

• Corporate FP&A and / or public company experience

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.

• We offer 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 that we all actually use

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.