Senior FP&A Manager @ Handshake

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Handshake is hiring a Senior FP&A Manager. This role involves partnering strategically with R&D and COGS leadership to develop accurate financial models, forecasts, and reporting infrastructure that support the company’s rapid growth. The manager will influence capital allocation, margin management, and long-term financial planning by providing actionable insights and improving forecast accuracy.

Highlights

Own FP&A business partnering for R&D and COGS with focus on forecast accuracy and executive decision support
Lead COGS forecasting and classification to ensure precise gross margin and P&L presentation
Design cost allocation methodology for transparent margin reporting between Careers and Handshake AI
Build and enhance 3-statement long-range planning models including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Collaborate with Accounting to refine month-end and collections forecasting
Requires 7+ years FP&A or strategic finance experience in SaaS environment
Expertise in advanced 3-statement and subscription modeling using Excel
Strong knowledge of SaaS KPIs, gross margin dynamics, and GAAP accounting principles
Experience with COGS and R&D spend forecasting and cross-functional executive partnership
Bonus: Big 4 accounting or investment banking background; familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive, or cloud infrastructure costs like GCP/AWS

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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 worldâs 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 Senior FP&A Manager, reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to our R&D and COGS leaders, ensuring our financial models, forecasts, and reporting infrastructure scale with Handshakeâs rapid growth across Careers and Handshake AI. This is a high-visibility role partnering directly with executives to shape investment decisions, improve forecast accuracy, and drive financial rigor across the business. Your work will directly influence how we allocate capital, manage margins, and plan for long-term growth.

What youâll do:

Own FP&A business partnering for R&D and COGS to deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights that inform executive decision-making
Lead COGS forecasting and classification (above-the-line vs. below-the-line, production vs. non-production) to ensure accurate gross margin and P&L representation
Design a traceable cost allocation methodology between Careers and Handshake AI to drive transparent margin reporting and scalable financial controls
Build and enhance 3-statement LRP models (P&L, B/S, Cash Flow) to improve capital planning and long-term scenario accuracy
Partner with Accounting to improve month-end, roll-forward, cash, OIE, and collections forecasting to increase reporting accuracy and predictability

You HaveMust-Haves

7+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related experience in a SaaS environment
Advanced 3-statement and subscription modeling expertise in Excel
Deep understanding of SaaS KPIs, gross margin dynamics, and GAAP accounting principles
Direct experience owning or forecasting COGS and R&D spend
Track record of improving forecast accuracy and building scalable financial processes
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Accounting and executive stakeholders
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex models into clear business insights
Excitement about building financial infrastructure in a fast-scaling, AI-driven company

Bonus Points

Big 4 public accounting or investment banking background
Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive, or similar systems
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure costs (e.g., GCP/AWS) or AI-driven cost structures

We Offer

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

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

ð¯ Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company

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

ð¼ Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching

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

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

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

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

ð¤ Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

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

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