Strategic Finance Partner

OpenAI

. Own financial models, budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting for priority programs, including headcount and investment tracking .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $293,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting within the semiconductor industry, with a strong focus on investment tracking and program economics. Capable of translating technical milestones into actionable financial recommendations while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Financial ModelingSilicon Design EconomicsQuantitative JudgmentStakeholder CommunicationInvestment Tracking

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingCost AnalysisPricing ModelsPerformance ReportingDeal EconomicsScenario AnalysisCash ReportingProgram Cost Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent Problem SolvingCollaborationRisk ManagementNegotiation

Industry Keywords

Silicon DevelopmentSemiconductorPPAManufacturing EconomicsInvestment RecommendationsProgram ValueEngineering SupportContingent CommitmentsRevenue ReportingFinancial Guardrails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own financial models, budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting for priority programs, including headcount and investment tracking
Translate silicon development milestones, cost drivers, and infrastructure requirements into investment and pricing recommendations
Evaluate customer and partner economics, including engineering support, compute, tooling, licensing, and contingent commitments
Build and maintain customer- and program-level revenue, cost of goods sold, gross margin, and cash reporting with Engineering, Finance Operations, and Accounting
Support deal negotiations and renewals with scenario analysis, proposed terms, and clear financial guardrails
Present actionable recommendations, coordinate inputs across teams, and escalate material risks or unresolved tradeoffs
Partner with the finance leader on priorities, resource allocation, and significant decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Direct finance experience supporting silicon design or semiconductor development, including ownership of development investment, program costs, pricing or commercialization models
Practical understanding of silicon design and validation milestones, PPA, die and manufacturing economics, and risks affecting program value
Demonstrated ownership of complex financial models, forecasts, deal economics, and recurring management reporting
Strong quantitative judgment and hands-on modeling
Clear communication with technical and commercial stakeholders
Ability to move ambiguous work forward independently while seeking guidance on consequential decisions

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 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
Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances