Corporate Finance & Strategy, G&A Opex & People

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Corporate Finance & Strategy, G&A Opex & People About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role Our Corporate Finance & Strategy team serves as a strategic partner to Anthropic’s leadership, driving data-informed decisions that shape our company’s future. We are seeking a Finance & Strategy - G&A Opex Finance Business Partner to be a strategic advisor and analytical leader for our Finance, People, Legal, Policy, and Workplace functions. You will partner closely with leadership across these organizations to drive financial planning, provide data-driven insights, and support strategic decision-making as we scale our operations. As a key member of the finance team, you will own the financial narratives for G&A, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform resource allocation, headcount planning, and operational efficiency initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Anthropic's growth trajectory while working at the forefront of AI development and deployment. Responsibilities: Serve as the lead finance business partner to Executive Budget Owners across G&A functions (Finance, People, Legal, Policy, Workplace, etc), providing strategic financial guidance and thought partnership Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for G&A operating expenses, including headcount planning and people analytics Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, business case development, and scenario planning Deliver insights on key performance indicators, spending trends, and operational efficiency opportunities through regular business reviews and ad-hoc analyses Partner with People Operations and Recruiting to analyze headcount trends, hiring plans, and compensation structures Build scalable reporting frameworks and dashboards to provide self-service access to financial and operational metrics Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Data, and other stakeholders to ensure data integrity and alignment on financial definitions Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance financial planning capabilities and operational rigor Prepare executive-level presentations and materials for leadership and board discussions Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including forecasting and variance analysis You may be a good fit if you: Have 5+ years of experience in finance, with significant exposure to FP&A, business partnering, or strategic finance roles Have demonstrated experience managing operating expense budgets and headcount/people analytics Possess exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights Are a strong communicator who can build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization Have advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel/Google Sheets, and SQL Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are comfortable with ambiguity Exhibit strong business judgment and a strategic mindset, with the ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail Are highly collaborative and enjoy working cross-functionally to solve complex problems Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field Have a passion for Anthropic's mission to build safe, transformative AI systems Strong candidates may also: Have experience at a high-growth technology company or startup Possess expertise with modern financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Pigment) Have experience with data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Mode) Have worked in SaaS or consumption-based business models Hold an MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree or certification The expected base compensation for this position is $235,000 - $310,000 USD. Logistics Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. How we're different We believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on just a few large-scale research efforts. Come work with us! Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues. Anthropic is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Location:
San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary:
$250,000 +
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal