Senior Financial Analyst – AI Investments & Capex

Real Chemistry · Boston - Massachusetts · Remote

Posted 8/19/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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Job Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and technology-driven Senior Financial Analyst – AI Investments & Capex to join our growing team. As an integral member of the FP&A team, this role combines traditional financial planning and analysis responsibilities with ownership of AI-related investment analysis, technology spend management, and overall capital expenditure planning (including facilities). The ideal candidate is proactive, driven, and resourceful, with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. You will be a critical part of a visible cross-functional team and will help drive strategic decision making. This individual will partner closely with Finance, Technology, and Operations leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, AI investment governance, and broader capital planning.  This is a terrific opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global organization with over 2,000 employees!   Who’ll Love This Job:  You have a passion for data tracking, financial management and leading the company into the AI future, and an interest in capex tracking and reporting.  You want to be part of a highly visible, cross-functional team that directly helps drive strategic decision making.   What You’ll Do: Two direct areas of coverage, including: AI Investment Management This person will partner with business and technology leaders to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor AI-related investments. Responsibilities also include analyzing AI-related operating costs, including token consumption, model usage, software licensing, infrastructure expenses, and third-party vendor costs. Capital Planning This person will support annual and long-range capital expenditure planning processes, monitor technology and AI investment budgets against approved spending plans.  The person will also develop forecasts and reporting for capital projects and strategic technology initiatives and track project performance against approved business cases and expected returns. Develop business relationships with corporate leaders across the organization and will also partner closely with our IT/AI/Facilities/Accounting team. Support monthly close process through close partnership with the accounting team. Report out monthly & quarterly internal reporting for owners, senior management, including insightful analyses to explain trends and any variance to plans.  Identify key trends and potential risks & opportunities across the business.  Work cross functionally to evaluate strategic initiatives and associated financial impacts and help to incorporate into financial plans.  Run ad-hoc analyses for senior management.  Continuously look to increase efficiency through process automation.   This position is a perfect fit for you if: Our Company values –  Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always  and  Accountability with an “I”  – really speak to you. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.   What You Should Have:   3+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Business Analytics, Technology Finance, or related experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Excited to lead and drive data management best practices. Experience in understanding AI economics, including token-based consumption models, API pricing structures, software licensing costs, cloud infrastructure expenses, and associated financial implications. Have experience supporting cloud computing, software, SaaS, or technology finance environments and understand how technology investments create business value. High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication / collaboration skills required; role involves building strong relationships across the organization and communicating / presenting ideas clearly to management. Internally motivated individual who is intellectually curious and not afraid to seek out projects independently. Experience working with in AI/Software/Engineering, Business Services, Advertising, Media, Technology Services or Public Relations firm a plus.   Pay Range: $90,000-$100,000 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.     Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile  here . We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.  Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at:  www.realchemistrybenefits.com . At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate.  Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know. *Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. 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