Finance Manager, Strategic Finance (FP&A)

Shippo

4d • $136,000 - $184,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for owning the full company P&L, serving as the primary finance partner to Accounting for the monthly close cycle, and producing key financial reports for senior leadership. The position also leads the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, drives reforecasts, and prepares Board of Directors reporting. Additionally, the Finance Manager will manage transaction readiness infrastructure, support M&A diligence, oversee headcount and cost management, and conduct strategic analysis. The role requires strong financial modeling skills, proficiency in financial systems, and excellent communication abilities to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or strategic finance, with at least 2 years in a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Experience owning a full company or business unit P&L, not just a function or cost center, and navigating the ambiguity that comes with it.
• Exposure to transaction processes (M&A, capital raise, or strategic review) and familiarity with financial due diligence data packages.
• Expert-level financial modeling skills: multi-driver operating models, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and headcount planning models.
• Strong proficiency in NetSuite and at least one BI tool (Looker, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Strong commercial instincts: you don't just explain the variance, you explain what it means for the business and what we should do about it.
• Highly organized and reliable - business partners, the CFO, and the CEO depend on you to get this right, on time, every time.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related.

Nice To Haves

• Investment banking, private equity, or M&A advisory background is a plus.
• Comfort with Rippling or similar HRIS is a plus.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the full company P&L, revenue through EBITDA, and serve as the primary finance partner to Accounting for the monthly close cycle.
• Produce the monthly MBR (Monthly Business Review), flash report, and supporting financial narrative for senior leadership, translating actuals vs. plan into clear stories and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Controller to ensure accuracy and alignment on actuals and variances vs. plan.
• Own the Master P&L model, the company's single source of truth for forecasting, scenario analysis, and AOP. Build, maintain, and evolve it as the business changes.
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process across all functions, including headcount planning, cost modeling, and revenue scenario builds.
• Drive 2-3 reforecasts throughout the year, surfacing risks and opportunities before they show up in actuals.
• Produce the quarterly Board of Directors Finance Addendum, including financial exhibits, variance analysis, and supplemental data packages reviewed by the CFO and CEO.
• Build the financial models and materials that support executive decision-making on product investment and cost savings strategies.
• Own and maintain Shippo's transaction readiness infrastructure, auditable P&L and balance sheet flat files, Looker cohort and retention views, AR/AP aging standardization, ensuring the company is 80%+ deal-ready at any given time.
• Serve as the internal financial lead for any M&A diligence process, managing the data room and coordinating with Legal, Accounting, and the CFO on financial workstreams.
• Partner with People Ops as the finance counterpart to headcount planning, managing req approvals and monthly HC reporting for the exec team and Board.
• Own the R&D and cross-functional HC scenario modeling tools used by the CTO and CMO, and maintain the financial view of headcount by department.
• Lead recurring software and infrastructure cost reviews (AWS, SaaS vendors) with technical and operational stakeholders to drive efficiency.
• Own vendor contract audits, identifying and actioning lapsed or suboptimal contracts.
• Build investment briefs, pro formas, and carrier/partner sizing models to support strategic decisions, including carrier economics, new product monetization, and geographic expansion.
• Partner with Revenue Operations and Sales Finance on go-to-market financial modeling.
• Drive improvements in FP&A tooling, data integrity, and financial systems to support scalable growth.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for medical, dental, and vision (90% covered by the company, incl. dependents).
• Pets coverage is also available!
• Take-as-much-as-you-need vacation policy
• Flexible working hours
• One week-long company wide winter slow down
• 3 Volunteer Days Off (VTOs)
• WFH stipend to set up your home office
• Charity donation match up to $100
• Dedicated programs, coaching, tools, and resources for your professional and career growth
• Individual learning stipend for your personal and focused growth
• Fun team in person time through our Shippos Everywhere program which includes regular team and company off-sites throughout the year as well as local Shippos gatherings
• Equity
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level