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Senior Manager, Strategic Finance
Senior Manager, Strategic FinanceLinkedIn • Sunnyvale, CA, US
Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

LinkedIn • Sunnyvale, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

This role will be based in Sunnyvale, CA.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Manager to lead headcount and people cost planning initiatives. This role will partner closely with Strategic Finance, Controllership, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive visibility, forecasting, and operational excellence across headcount and people cost planning.

Responsibilities : Strategic Thinking

  • Lead the development and enhancement of long-range headcount and people cost models to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
  • Design standard methodologies and explore AI-driven solutions to automate cost allocation and improve financial modeling accuracy.

Stakeholder Influence

  • Provide strategic guidance on headcount and people cost planning to validate submissions and ensure executive alignment.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Microsoft, Strategic Finance, and Compensation teams to shape narratives, equity strategies, and annual review planning.

    • Execution & Organization

  • Oversee comprehensive visibility and reporting of people cost allocation, including Cost Per Headcount (CPH) and weekly reports for executive leadership.
  • Manage workforce planning processes and forecasting models, ensuring alignment across Strategic Finance, Controllership, and COE teams.

    • Performance Management

  • Monitor headcount forecast accuracy and risk / opportunity analysis, providing regular insights to optimize business performance.
  • Maintain and evolve stock-based compensation (SBC) and offer acceptance models to ensure effective performance and cost management.

    • Culture & Values

  • Drive collaboration across Finance, People Analytics, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation & Benefits to promote transparency and shared accountability.
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement in headcount and cost planning through automation, analytics, and partnership.

    • Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field AND minimum 8 years of experience in finance, finance accounting, management consulting, investment banking, or related field OR equivalent experience.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong modeling and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
  • Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.
  • Experience with equity planning, severance modeling, or HC forecasting is a plus.
  • Build trusted relationships and fosters collaboration across diverse teams.
  • Champions data quality, automation opportunities, and scalable solutions to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.

    • Suggested Skills

  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Influencing for Impact
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Thinking

    • LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $149,000 to $242,000.

    Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

    The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and / or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https : / / careers.linkedin.com / benefits.

    We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

    LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.

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