Strategic Finance Lead - Compute

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Strategic Finance Lead for our GPU compute fleet. In this role, you will be a key partner to our inference and infrastructure teams, providing financial expertise to optimize our compute investments and drive capacity decisions. In this role, you'll develop deep expertise in the economics of AI compute, from token-level serving cost to the long-range financial planning of our GPU fleet. You'll build the models that inform Perplexity's capacity and make-versus-buy decisions, own the internal-cost analysis that underpins internal and external token pricing, and translate complex infrastructure dynamics into clear financial narratives for leadership. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance and infrastructure, and who is energized by building frameworks from scratch in a fast-moving environment. This position is based in San Francisco and requires in-person attendance 2-3 days per week. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Finance lead for GPU compute spend, including budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and financial plan maintenance - Build and maintain detailed bottoms-up financial models for the GPU fleet, in... Click Apply to read the full job description.