FP&A Manager

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.