This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Strategic Finance Lead, AI Infrastructure & R&D based in the United States.

This is a senior strategic finance role with direct influence over how a high-growth technology organization invests in AI, cloud, compute, engineering, and product development.
You’ll partner closely with senior technical and R&D leaders to turn complex operational and financial data into clear investment recommendations.
The role goes beyond traditional FP&A, encompassing infrastructure economics, investment cases, forecasting, resource allocation, and build-versus-buy decisions.
You’ll have substantial ownership in designing the financial frameworks and operating mechanisms that support rapidly scaling AI and technology capabilities.
The environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and characterized by significant ambiguity, autonomy, and executive exposure.
Success will depend on your ability to combine rigorous financial analysis with technical curiosity, strong judgment, and practical business partnership.
For a strategic finance leader who wants to shape consequential AI and infrastructure decisions, this role offers meaningful scope, visibility, and the opportunity to build a scalable function.

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