Data Center Development & Infrastructure Finance Lead

Lambda

Finance Lead overseeing financial modeling and project management for Data Center Development at AI infrastructure company. Support strategic decisions on infrastructure investments and cost management.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $202,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial modeling for all new data center development projects, including construction, power infrastructure, and network buildout
Own construction budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and contingency tracking
Monitor project performance against budget and schedule, identifying risks and mitigation plans
Model project-level returns (IRR, NPV, payback) and track performance vs underwriting
Develop and maintain the multi-year infrastructure and capacity roadmap
Own capacity models, including supply, demand, and utilization forecasting
Identify capacity risks, including underbuild or overbuild scenarios
Develop commissioning and ramp assumptions for new infrastructure
Support executive decision-making on infrastructure investments and prioritization
Own the infrastructure cost model, including power, networking, maintenance, and depreciation inputs
Develop and maintain cost per compute / workload models
Produce gross margin forecasts and cost sensitivity analyses
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost per unit
Own infrastructure CapEx and COGS budgets
Lead planning cycles for infrastructure and development spend
Deliver regular budget vs. actual (BvA) analysis for construction spend, infrastructure costs, capacity utilization, cost per unit, and present performance insights and recommendations to leadership
Deliver infrastructure and development insights for executive reviews and board materials
Translate complex technical and operational data into clear financial insights
Provide actionable recommendations to drive capital efficiency and margin improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Have 7-10+ years in FP&A, infrastructure finance, investment banking, or related roles, ideally with a focus on Cloud / AI infrastructure, Data centers, Telecom, Energy, Hardware or industrials
Have direct experience with CapEx planning and capital allocation, Project or development finance, and Operating cost modeling
Possess extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, with a deep expertise in constructing complex financial models and interpreting financial statements to drive strategic decision-making
Have excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Possess strong Excel skills and experience with financial software systems
Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projects
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely
Are a team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement
Are able to work in an ambiguous environment with very little direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementCost Sensitivity AnalysisIRR ModelingNPV CalculationCapacity ForecastingConstruction BudgetingData InterpretationExcel ProficiencyProject Finance

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability