About Handshake

Handshake was founded on a simple belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career, regardless of where they went to school or who they know. Today, we power 25 million job seekers, 1 million+ employers, and 1,600 educational institutions.

In 2025, we started Handshake AI and built the fastest-growing AI data business in history. We work directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data. We’ve grown from $0 to ~$1B run rate and pay ~$60M to over 30K individuals every month.

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
Partner hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions
Work together with engineers, scientists, operators, and more from Palantir, Meta, Scale AI, and former YC founders
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

The Role

As Sr. FP&A Manager, reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, you will own Handshake’s corporate finance function partnering cross functionally to maintain a financial plan across Handshake’s entire business. This high-visibility role offers a unique opportunity to partner with Handshake's leadership and make a significant impact on our financial strategy.

Build and maintain a concise operating model with key metrics at a glance for all areas of the business
Own long-range planning while managing key business stakeholders towards financial targets
Maintain Handshake’s three-statement model to improve capital planning and long-term scenario accuracy
Drive investor and board reporting
Partner with G&A teams to drive company-wide planning assumptions
Lead weekly and monthly business reviews telling a financial story to key leaders
Own cash flow modeling for company-wide and division-level insights

You Have

Must-Haves:

7+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience, preferably in a SaaS environment
Advanced 3-statement and subscription modeling expertise
Strong Excel modeling skills including financial statement and scenario analysis
Deep 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
Experience partnering cross-functionally with executive stakeholders and financial leadership
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a high-growth environment

Bonus Points:

Investment banking or similar background
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 atjoinhandshake.com/careers.

Senior FP&A Manager