Strategic Finance, Ads

OpenAI

. Serve as the Strategic Finance partner to the Ads sales team, helping shape business strategy and investment decisions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $234,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, strategic analysis, and business performance evaluation, with a strong focus on Ads Finance and P&L management. Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ModelingAds P&L OwnershipAnalytical SkillsStrategic Financial AnalysisSQL Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingRevenue ModelingPerformance MetricsForecasting MethodologyOperating ModelsProduct P&LsVariance TrackingRisk AssessmentData AnalysisMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Business JudgmentAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationCritical AssessmentAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Digital AdvertisingAds FinanceInvestment BankingConsultingBuy-Side InvestingGrowth StrategyExecutive ReportingCompetitive DynamicsAI DeploymentFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Strategic Finance partner to the Ads sales team, helping shape business strategy and investment decisions
Support financial evaluation for the Ads business, including modeling revenue, establishing core metrics, identifying leading indicators, tracking variance to expectations, and surfacing risks and opportunities
Partner with Product and GTM leaders on strategic initiatives and new product launches to shape growth plans
Analyze business trends and translate data into actionable insights for long-term strategy and day-to-day decision making
Build and scale financial planning rigor, including forecasting methodology, management reporting, and performance narratives
Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics to refine financial strategies
Prepare and deliver executive and Board materials communicating business performance, key drivers, and strategic recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or buy-side investing, coupled with operating experience at a fast-paced, scaling technology company
2+ years in Ads Finance, with Ads P&L ownership and experience supporting growth across multiple verticals, formats, and international markets
Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, including building detailed operating models and product P&Ls
Strong business judgment and ability to critically assess financial performance, opportunities, and risks
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations and communicate them effectively to senior leadership
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
Familiarity with digital advertising business models
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
Enthusiasm for the deployment of AI and OpenAI’s mission
Experience with SQL

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge
Paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.