Corporate FP&A Manager

About the Role:

We are looking for a Corporate FP&A Manager to join our FP&A team to lead and manage the company's comprehensive financial planning cycles, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning.

This position reports into the Head of FP&A, and is based in our San Francisco office in a hybrid capacity (specifically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support scenario planning, strategic initiatives, and growth opportunities.
• Lead and orchestrate the FP&A process, coordinating the forecasting calendar, consolidating diverse financial inputs, and collaborating closely with business unit finance leads to develop insightful variance commentary, and with accounting to understand historical performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of actual versus budget/forecast variances, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and presenting actionable insights to management.
• Partner with department heads across the organization (Marketing, Operations, G&A, Product & Engineering) to understand their financial needs, provide financial guidance, and ensure alignment with overall company goals.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and impactful financial reports and presentations for senior management, the executive team, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within FP&A to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. 
• Manage the implementation of Pigment for automating forecasting and budgeting.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant designation is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles, preferably within a fast-paced fintech or financial services environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential, with experience in a financial planning software required (ideally Pigment). Netsuite experience is preferred.
• Experience with SQL as well as business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships in an FP&A capacity.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with consumer lending or credit products is a significant advantage.

What We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development  
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives

The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $120,000 - $140,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

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