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Manager, Strategic Finance - R&D

Manager, Strategic Finance - R&D

LinkedInSan Francisco, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Overview

Manager, Strategic Finance – R&D at . Location : San Francisco or Sunnyvale, hybrid (remote and office days). Responsible for driving standardized reporting, scalable processes, and consolidated financial insights across Engineering organization.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and validate opportunities to improve how Engineering resources are planned and measured; lead strategy development with business stakeholders.
  • Maintain cross‑functional relationships, understand priorities, integrate feedback to shape scalable, forward‑looking planning frameworks.
  • Partner with Engineering and Finance leadership to translate financial and operational insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Synthesize complex data into concise narratives and dashboards to drive alignment and decision‑making.
  • Own development and execution of core planning, reporting, and consolidation processes ensuring accuracy, scalability and standardization.
  • Proactively identify process gaps and efficiency opportunities, driving cross‑functional solutions to improve visibility and reduce effort.
  • Build and maintain advanced financial models and performance metrics to track spend, headcount, and efficiency levers.
  • Lead ad hoc analyses and scenario modeling to evaluate trade‑offs, forecast outcomes and support long‑range planning.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts and peers; foster analytical rigor, professional growth and collaboration.
  • Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture that values transparency, feedback and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Finance or related field and minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, consulting, investment banking, or equivalent.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years in technology or high‑growth environment, navigating ambiguity and scaling processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial and data modeling, translating analysis into actionable insights.
  • Strong aptitude with planning and reporting systems, preference for Oracle EPM & Hyperion Essbase.
  • Experience driving strategic planning cycles to shape priorities and guide decision‑making in alignment with financial objectives.
  • Ability to influence outcomes through effective cross‑functional partnerships and a metrics‑driven perspective.
  • Proven ability to transform finance processes and systems; partnering across teams to identify improvements, increase efficiency and support scalable growth.
  • Compensation

    Pay range : $125,000 to $202,000. Compensation may include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and other incentives. For more information, visit Benefits.

    Equal Opportunity

    is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay range may vary by location. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other legally protected class.

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