Finance and Strategy, People & Headcount Planning

Who you are

You have a background in finance with a focus on workforce planning and headcount analysis — you understand the intricacies of aligning financial strategies with human resource needs. Your analytical skills are top-notch, allowing you to build and maintain complex financial models that forecast headcount and compensation costs. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with People and Recruiting teams to ensure hiring plans align with budgetary constraints and long-term financial goals.

You are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills — you can convey complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders effectively. Your experience in financial analysis equips you to deliver actionable insights that inform hiring decisions and resource allocation. You are passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization and are eager to support the growth of a team focused on creating beneficial AI systems.

Desirable

Experience in a fast-growing tech environment is a plus, as is familiarity with AI or technology sectors. A background in strategic finance or workforce analytics will help you excel in this role, as will any experience with financial modeling tools or software.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be a key partner to the People, Recruiting, and leadership teams, providing financial expertise and guidance to support workforce planning and compensation decisions. You will build, maintain, and enhance workforce planning models that forecast headcount, compensation costs, and organizational growth scenarios across the company. Your analytical support will be crucial for headcount allocation decisions, ensuring that hiring plans are aligned with budget and long-range financial plans.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, working closely with other members of the finance organization to align people strategies with broader financial considerations. Your insights will help shape the company's workforce planning capabilities, contributing to Anthropic's mission of creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. You will also analyze workforce data to deliver insights that inform hiring decisions and resource allocation, playing a crucial role in the company's growth.

What we offer

Anthropic offers competitive compensation and benefits, including optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, and flexible working hours. You will work in a lovely office space that fosters collaboration with colleagues. As a public benefit corporation, Anthropic is committed to making AI safe and impactful, and you will be part of a team dedicated to this mission.