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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Lightning AI's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Lightning AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lightning AI
- high 33 stale, 1 reposted of 54 open
- Hiring momentum
- 61 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lightning AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lightning AI.
About this role
The Senior Finance Associate at Lightning AI will play a crucial role in driving strategic finance initiatives, corporate development, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) as the company scales. Responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to shape unit economics, advise on pricing, support GPU financing and fundraising, and manage P&L reporting and forecasting. This position offers high visibility and the opportunity to influence key financial decisions that impact revenue growth and capital allocation.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lightning AI as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 4+ years in Strategic Finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, ideally with a focus on software, AI, and/or cloud infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and experience building complex financial models
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Track record of cross-functional partnership
- Analytical and strong problem-solving ability
Nice to have
- Experience with capital markets, M&A, or CapEx financing
- Exposure to cloud or AI infrastructure economics and data center capacity planning
- Familiarity with FP&A systems and data tooling (e.g., NetSuite)
What you get
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).
- Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.
- Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.
- Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week
- No specific mention of salary beyond the range provided, which may vary based on individual factors
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Listed by Lightning AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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