Strategic Finance, Compute

## In this role, you will: Develop and maintain OpenAI’s compute roadmap, working closely with leadership, technical experts and key external partners Financially assess investments, build models, and make thoughtful recommendations that are ambitious but achievable Lead negotiations with key vendors and partners Manage ongoing compute and infrastructure spend, identify areas for improvement/efficiency, and partner with stakeholders to execute on opportunities Establish key compute efficiency metrics across AI research and product, and regularly monitor, analyze, and report on these metrics to drive improvement Serve as a partner to FP&A and strategic finance teams, aligning compute and infrastructure with broader financial and business Create high-quality Exec and Board-facing presentations Stay abreast of market trends and competitive dynamics to inform and improve our infrastructure strategy Collaborate with engineering, product, research, and security teams to align compute plans with internal roadmaps ## You might thrive in this role if you have: 7+ years of experience across strategic finance, business operations, venture capital, private / growth equity, private credit, investment banking, consulting, strategic finance, corporate development, strategy & operations, and/or business development Experience with project finance, capital project and infrastructure financial analysis, and large-scale, high dollar investment projects Knowledge of physical computing infrastructure: power and space, data center facilities, hardware, and networking Exceptionally strong analytical, financial modeling, and written and oral communication skills Demonstrated track record of thoughtful investment decisions Experience driving operational outcomes under ambitious deadlines Exceptionally strong relationship building, business judgment, and communication skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience Apply tot his job