FP&A Manager
Role Overview
The FP&A Manager at Handshake will act as a strategic finance partner for G&A functions, including Legal, People, and Finance. This senior-level role involves forecasting headcount and operating expenses, conducting variance analysis, and building financial models to enhance decision-making. The hire will have direct exposure to executive stakeholders and will play a key role in developing financial processes as the company scales.
Perks & Benefits
Handshake offers a range of benefits to support employee well-being, including equity ownership, 401(k) matching, and a $2,000 learning stipend for professional development. The company promotes a flexible remote work environment and provides mental health support, medical benefits, and a wellness stipend. Team outings and referral bonuses foster a connected and collaborative culture.
Full Job Description
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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