FP&A Manager

Handshake • Full-time • Hybrid in San Francisco, California, United States • $128,000 - $160,000 / year • 9h ago

Fast Facts

Join Handshake as an FP&A Manager and become a key strategic finance partner, driving budget accountability and insights for our G&A functions in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities: Own headcount and opex forecasting, lead variance analysis, build operating models, and partner with Accounting for accurate G&A reporting.

Skills: 4+ years FP&A or corporate finance experience, strong Excel modeling, SaaS KPIs understanding, and excellent communication with business leaders.

Qualifications: Experience in SaaS environments, and familiarity with FP&A tools like Salesforce or NetSuite is a plus.

Location: This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.

Compensation: $128000 - $160000 / Annually

About Handshake

Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.

Why join Handshake now:

Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world's top educational institutions
Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

The Role

As FP&A Manager, you will serve as the strategic finance partner to our G&A functions — Legal, People, and Finance — helping leaders make confident, data-driven decisions as Handshake scales. This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to executive stakeholders and the opportunity to build financial infrastructure from the ground up.

Own headcount and opex forecasting for G&A cost centers to drive budget accountability across Legal, People, and Finance leadership
Lead monthly variance analysis and business reviews to surface actionable insights that sharpen G&A spend decisions
Build driver-based operating models that improve forecast accuracy and support annual planning and quarterly reforecasts
Partner with Accounting on month-end close and roll-forward processes to ensure timely, accurate G&A reporting

You Have

Must-Haves:

4+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience, preferably in a SaaS environment
Strong Excel modeling skills, including headcount, opex, and variance analysis
Solid understanding of SaaS KPIs, GAAP fundamentals, and P&L structure
Experience owning a full forecast cycle — from building the model to presenting to stakeholders
Track record of improving forecast accuracy and building repeatable financial processes
Comfortable partnering directly with business leaders and translating complex data into clear recommendations
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a high-growth environment

Bonus Points:

Big 4 public accounting or investment banking background
Experience supporting G&A functions (HR/People, Legal, Finance)
Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive, or similar FP&A tools

We Offer

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company

💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching

🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching

💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend

📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development

💻 Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office

🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days

🤝 Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.

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