Finance Manager

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025.

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Finance team and drive strategic insights around operating expenditures. In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders to build comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and headcount planning models that support Core Weave's rapid growth. You will help shape how we allocate resources, improve financial discipline, and deliver clear, actionable insights to leadership.

• Partner with business leaders to develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing strategic guidance on resource allocation and cost optimization.

• Build, maintain, and enhance financial and headcount planning models to support scenario analysis and long-range planning.

• Enhance and standardize FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to improve forecasting accuracy and operational visibility.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to functional teams by evaluating new initiatives, conducting ROI and scenario analyses, and supporting business cases.

• Collaborate with Accounting on monthly variance analysis by validating data integrity and supporting timely follow-up on cost drivers and discrepancies.

• Translate complex financial data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar analytical finance roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

• Proficiency in building and maintaining financial and operational models.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and the three core financial statements.

• Extensive experience with financial modeling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

• Experience collaborating with C-suite and senior executives in a professional setting.

• Proven track record of operating effectively in an ambiguous, fast-paced, high-growth environment.

We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams - even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You love connecting teams and ensuring every campaign runs smoothly from start to finish.

• You’re curious about how strategy, brand, creative, and execution all interlock to drive real business impact.

• You’re an expert at managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects and keeping everyone aligned without missing a detail.

At Core Weave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core

• Act Like an Owner

• Empower Employees

• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences

• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too.

Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $127,000 to $168,000. The starting…