We are building out Scale’s Finance team to help make data-driven and financially sound decisions as we grow. The Finance team is responsible for improving strategic, financial, and operational decisions and serves as a critical partner to our business units and leadership team in making critical decisions across Scale.
Our Public Sector business is scaling rapidly, fueled by deepening partnerships across the National Security and Intelligence communities, which rely on Scale’s Generative AI, Computer Vision, and SaaS solutions to power mission-critical workflows.
Who we think will succeed in this role
We are looking for a high-performing, insight-driven financial operator to join our team and support our rapidly growing Public Sector business unit. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, who thrives in ambiguity and can manage multiple workstreams. You should bring a strong blend of analytical rigor, business acumen, and operational execution.
This is a high-impact position. We’re looking for someone with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and think deeply—essential traits for growing alongside Scale.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting & Reporting
- Maintain and elevate the Public Sector financial planning model and project level P&L tracking and forecasting
- Support the PS BU team in weekly and monthly reporting, budget variance analysis, consolidations, and ad hoc analytical requests
Strategic Support for Public Sector Leadership & Go-to-Market Teams
- Partner with PS leadership to evaluate and execute key strategic and operational initiatives aimed at scaling the Public Sector business
- Provide situational deal desk support and pricing model support
- Own and inform on market intelligence and partner pricing
Continuous improvement
- Enhance forecast accuracy and build scalable project level consolidation processes
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making and business case development
- Collaborate closely with Accounting during monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Ideally, you would have:
- 1-2 years of experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance at a high-growth operating company, preferably in the technology sector
- 1+ years of investment banking experience at a top-tier firm (e.g., bulge bracket or elite boutique)
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and translate complex data into actionable insights
- A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related field
Nice to haves:
- Familiarity with Federal Procurement methods and requirements
- Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan)
- Active security clearance or willingness to obtain one.
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About Us:
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLA Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.
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