# Senior Finance Associate at Lightning AI

- Company: Lightning AI
- What the company does: From the PyTorch Lightning creators. Own your AI, don. Backed by Index.
- Company website: https://lightning.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-02-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lightningai/jobs/7634572003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightning-ai-senior-finance-associate/

## About the role

We are looking for a Senior Finance Associate to drive priorities across strategic finance, corporate development, and FP&A as Lightning AI scales. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to shape unit economics, advise on deal pricing, and guide investment decisions. You will support GPU financing, fundraising, and investor relations to help Lightning AI acquire and allocate capital effectively.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Finance & Accounting