Strategic Finance Associate – Sr. Associate

Baseten

Strategic Finance Associate working on financial planning, forecasting, and modeling at a fast-scaling AI infrastructure company. Collaborating with leadership to evaluate investments and operational tradeoffs.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

financial modelinganalytical skillsbudgetingforecastingdata analysismarket analysisscenario planningfinancial reportingvendor managementprocurement

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsattention to detailownershipexecutionsynthesis of informationintellectual curiositygeneralist mindsetcross-functional collaborationproblem-solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsSQLBI toolsfinancial dashboardsoperating modelsreporting toolsdata visualization toolsforecasting toolsbudgeting software

Industry Keywords

investment bankingventure capitalprivate equitystrategic financefinancial planninginfrastructure costsoperational tradeoffsARRgross marginretention metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Build and maintain operating and financial models across revenue, infrastructure costs, hiring, and strategic initiatives
Help prepare board materials, investor updates, and fundraising analyses
Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, acquisitions, pricing, growth initiatives, and operational tradeoffs
Analyze consumption and infrastructure metrics including ARR, gross margin, usage trends, retention, and efficiency metrics
Drive ad hoc strategic projects including market analysis and scenario planning
Improve financial reporting processes, dashboards, and operational rigor as the company scales
Act as key data and modeling lead on reporting and analysis
Assist with finance operations, procurement, and vendor management as needed
Work cross-functionally to turn ambiguous business questions into actionable insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 - 4 years of experience across investment banking, venture capital, private equity, and/or strategic finance
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for executives
Comfortable operating as a generalist in a fast-moving environment
Strong attention to detail with a bias toward ownership and execution
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High intellectual curiosity and interest in AI / infrastructure / developer tooling
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; familiarity with SQL or BI tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
Paid parental leave
Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot
Company-facilitated 401(k)
Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.