Finance Manager I, Technology Infrastructure

Pinterest; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest in San Francisco is seeking a Finance/Operations professional to partner with Engineering, Infrastructure and TPM teams to forecast OPEX and infrastructure costs, and deliver monthly and annual budgets.

You will build high‑level and detailed financial models, drive AI‑assisted forecasting, manage multiple work streams end‑to‑end, and communicate key takeaways to leadership. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of related experience are required. US‑based applicants only.

Qualifications

• Experience forecasting expenses, including technology infrastructure spend on public clouds.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate financial analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams end-to-end across functions.
• Expertise in building high-level and detailed financial models.
• Strong business partnership and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure and TPM teams to forecast annual, monthly, and weekly investments.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis.
• Identify and drive initiatives to improve forecasting and reporting tools.
• Champion AI-assisted forecasting and finance decision-making.
• Design usage prediction models for capacity needs.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Communicate key takeaways from analyses to leadership.

Skills

Forecasting expenses

AI tools usage

Multi‑stream project management

Financial modeling

Business partnership

Timelines

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure and Technical Program Management teams to develop annual, monthly, and weekly operational investments and related infrastructure demand and financial forecasts
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis
• Identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and grow OPEX and infrastructure forecasting, and reporting tools and processes
• Champion and AI-First approach to Technology finance partnership — embedding AI tools into forecasting, metrics analysis, and finance decision-making to raise the bar for how Finance drives impact
• Design usage prediction models for short and long-term resource capacity needs
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Perform strategic, time-sensitive analysis and communicate key takeaways

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with forecasting expenses, with a strong preference for prior experience managing technology infrastructure spending on public infrastructure cloud platforms and product offerings
• Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate financial analysis and forecasting workflows, with a rigorous approach to validating outputs and maintaining critical ownership of final recommendations
• Experience in managing multiple work-streams end-to‑end along with working across multiple functions and teams
• Expertise in building high-level and detailed financial models
• Strong business partnership skills and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver against timelines
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and collaborative mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5 years of Finance or Business Operational experience in a fast-paced industry

Relocation Statement

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$98,561—$202,918 USD

Our Commitment To Inclusion

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.