Strategic Finance, International

About the Role

The role is based in OpenAI's San Francisco HQ, with a hybrid work model that includes 3 days in the office per week. The company offers relocation assistance to new employees and expects periodic international travel, with potential opportunities to live and work from one of the regional offices over time.

What You Will Do

• Own financial visibility and performance management across OpenAI's international business, including regional revenue, growth, investment efficiency, and operating metrics.
• Partner with regional leaders and functional teams to identify opportunities, risks, and operational bottlenecks across key international markets.
• Support international expansion planning by helping evaluate market opportunities, investment priorities, and regional scaling strategies.
• Develop executive-level reporting and financial narratives to help leadership understand international business performance and inform strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning and forecasting processes across international regions, ensuring alignment between regional teams, Strategic Finance, Data Science, GTM, and Corporate Finance.
• Help establish scalable operating frameworks and governance processes that enable OpenAI to manage a rapidly growing global business with increasing rigor and consistency.
• Drive international business reviews and recurring operating cadences, helping leadership track progress against regional goals and quickly surface emerging issues.
• Partner across the finance organization to support public-company-readiness initiatives and improve the quality, consistency, and scalability of international reporting.
• Help design and implement agentic workflows and AI-enabled operating processes that improve financial visibility, forecasting, and execution across global teams.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Private Equity, and Strategic Finance.
• 4+ years of direct experience in Strategic Finance at a high-growth technology company, ideally publicly traded.
• Exceptional modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business drivers into clear, actionable frameworks.
• A proven ability to communicate verbal and written insights at the executive level; and to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep curiosity about disparate business models and how a wide range of end markets will be shaped by AI.
• Strong organizational and process management skills, with a talent for orchestrating multiple parties to achieve an outcome.
• An enthusiastic 'roll up your sleeves' mentality and an ability to deal effectively with ambiguity to thrive in an unstructured, fast-paced environment.
• High enthusiasm for experimentation with and the deployment of AI.

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and experience with financial reporting in multiple regions.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning technologies, with a focus on their application in finance and operations.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly scaling company.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and a hybrid work model.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, including AI and machine learning platforms.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan and other financial benefits.

• Tip: Develop a strong understanding of GTM strategies and their application in international markets to stand out in this role.
• Be prepared to showcase your ability to communicate complex financial insights to executive-level stakeholders, including experience with executive-level reporting and presentation skills.
• Highlight your experience with financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, to demonstrate your ability to drive financial discipline across global markets.
• Emphasize your ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and your enthusiasm for experimentation with and the deployment of AI.
• Ensure your CV and cover letter are tailored to the specific requirements of the role, including relevant keywords and experience.
• Research OpenAI's company culture and values to demonstrate your understanding of the company's mission and goals.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with international accounting standards and financial reporting in multiple regions.