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Corporate FP&A Manager

upgrade • $120K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CFA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally in fintech or financial services.
  • Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial planning tools; familiarity with AI in finance is required.
  • Knowledge of SQL and business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying financial information clearly to various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage financial planning cycles, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinate the FP&A process and collaborate with finance leads across business units.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Engage with department heads to align financial guidance with organizational goals.
  • Prepare and present impactful financial reports to senior management.
  • Identify and implement improvements and automation in FP&A processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Health and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We are looking for a Corporate FP&A Manager to join our FP&A team. 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:
  • Lead and manage the company's comprehensive financial planning cycles, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning.
  • 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 F P&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 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, experience in a financial planning tool (ideally Aleph), and experience using AI in financial forecasting or reporting is required. 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
  • 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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Environmental & Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established workflows, schedules, and service expectations.

Employees regularly input, retrieve, and exchange information accurately using digital systems and applications to support operational and customer service objectives.

The role requires the ability to receive and exchange information with customers, peers, supervisors, and cross-functional partners through available communication channels, which may include meetings, email, phone, and digital collaboration tools, and may involve real-time, verbal, or in-person exchanges depending on business need.

Job duties may involve managing a high volume of inbound and/or outbound customer interactions and work activities using telecommunications and computer systems. The role requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information displayed on computer screens and remain in a working posture for extended periods, consistent with the demands of the position.

Work may be performed in a contact center, office, or remote environment, depending on business needs and the nature of the role. Onsite work environments may include shared workspaces, standard office lighting, and moderate background noise typical of customer service or operational settings.

Employees working remotely are responsible for maintaining a secure and productive workspace with reliable internet connectivity that supports company systems and safeguards the confidentiality of company and customer information.

About upgrade

Upgrade is an online lending platform that offers personal loans and credit monitoring services. The company was founded in 2016 by Renaud Laplanche, the former CEO of LendingClub. Upgrade offers personal loans with fixed rates and terms ranging from 36 to 60 months. The company also provides credit monitoring and credit education tools to help customers improve their credit scores. Upgrade has raised over $142 million in funding and has originated over $3 billion in loans.
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Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
2016

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