FP&A Manager at Handshake

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 [Upgrade to PRO to see link]