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Salary: EUR 170,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anthropic is seeking an International Finance Program Manager to join the International Accounting team in Dublin. This role drives execution excellence across a diverse portfolio of international expansion initiatives, including standing up new go-to-market and infrastructure entities. You will partner closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, and Finance Systems leads, along with cross-functional teams, to ensure initiatives are well-governed, on track, and delivering measurable business value.
Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of international entity set-ups with clear prioritization and delivery accountability; establishing lightweight governance frameworks appropriate for a fast-paced, engineering-centric culture; providing visibility into project health, milestones, dependencies, and risks through structured reporting to leadership; leading cross-functional coordination across Finance Operations, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Finance Systems, Legal, and People Operations; tracking finance set-up of new entities (bank accounts, tax registrations, intercompany agreements, bank mandates, payroll, Workday, and accounting systems) through first payroll, month-end close, and tax/VAT filing; partnering with Tax, Payroll, and Accounting teams on registrations and compliance calendars; driving user adoption through change management and training; managing vendor delivery timelines and partner accountability; and coordinating AI automation initiatives within the international expansion portfolio.
This role requires someone who can context-switch across multiple finance domains, establish effective program management practices, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly. You will be instrumental in helping Anthropic scale its international footprint so that every new entity is ready to operate and meet its obligations from day one.
ANTHROPIC CONTEXT: Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The company is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. Anthropic values impact, collaboration, and communication skills, viewing AI research as an empirical science.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, or PMO roles, with at least 3 years working in finance or accounting
- Hands-on experience managing complex entity set-ups, international expansion programs, or multi-country roll-outs
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams across different finance domains without losing sight of details or the big picture
- Skilled at building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and People Operations teams
- Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks that provide accountability without excessive overhead, particularly in fast-paced, agile environments
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex project data into clear, executive-ready reporting
- Proficiency with modern project management tools (Asana, Jira, or similar) and entity management tools; ability to establish portfolio-level visibility and dashboards
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to convey complex project information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery and deadlines
- Passion for building scalable processes that support rapid organizational growth
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
- Field of study relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Background in finance operations, accounting, or FP&A with understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance workflows
- Experience with change management frameworks and methodologies
- Experience working in high-growth technology companies
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
- Project management qualification
- Interest in or experience with AI-powered automation and its application to finance processes
