Senior Finance Manager

Engine; United States; Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & bonuses

Benefits package

Hybrid-hub model

Job summary

Engine is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to lead critical FP&A functions and partner with the CFO, leadership, and Board. You will drive forecasting, board reporting, cash flow and equity burn modeling, and cross-functional initiatives impacting capital allocation.

You will build driver-based analyses, surface opportunities, and own continuous improvement of planning processes and reporting tools. Hybrid/hub offices or remote work available.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, preferably in tech or SaaS.
• Ability to influence business decisions with data-driven insights.
• Experience preparing materials for boards/executives.
• Strong modeling and 3-statement forecasting skills.
• Proficient with Adaptive Planning and ERP/HRIS systems.
• Experience building FP&A processes from scratch during scale.

Responsibilities

• Drive quarterly reforecasting with department heads and annual planning.
• Own board deck and financial narrative sections with clear storytelling.
• Build equity burn and cash flow models; surface liquidity risks.
• Forecast centralized OpEx and allocate corporate costs.
• Improve Adaptive Planning models and integrations as power user.
• Identify cost optimizations and quantify impact with recommendations.
• Own covenant reporting and annual budget coordination.
• Draft board memos and coordinate with executives for timely completion.
• Lead month-end close and provide variance commentary.

Skills

FP&A experience

Data-driven insights

Strategic influence

Board & exec presence

SQL proficiency

Mentoring team members

Adaptive Planning expert

Excel/Google Sheets

Two-sided marketplace knowledge

Tools

Adaptive Planning

NetSuite

HiBob (HRIS)

Job description

About Engine

At Engine, we're transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented - we're here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That's why we're building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.

To make this vision real, we're looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.

More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.

Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In's Best Places to Work.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to drive critical corporate FP&A functions while serving as a strategic partner to our CFO, executive leadership team and Board of Directors Success in this role will be measured by business impact and results with the expectation that his role will identify critical growth opportunities, drive business decisions through data-driven insights, and build scalable processes that support Engine's continued growth. In addition to driving financial reporting, various strategic analyses, and operational business partnerships; you will own quarterly forecasting, board reporting, cash flow and equity burn modeling, and drive cross-functional initiatives that impact capital allocation decisions.

We're looking for someone who embodies three traits:

• Scrappy: You're comfortable operating without structure and thrive applying 0-to-1 thinking. You don't wait for the process-you build it.
• Curious: You have an innate drive to get to 'the why' and understand the root cause. You're comfortable diving into big data sets to find the answer.
• Opinionated: You don't just present options-you have a point of view on what action we should take and you're not afraid to share it.

If this sounds like you, we want to talk.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, generates proactive insights before being asked, and has a track record of influencing business decisions—not just producing reports.

Your Mission

As part of the Engine team, you'll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here's what you'll take charge of:

• Planning processes: Drive execution of quarterly reforecasting process, partnering with department heads across Engine to develop driver-based assumptions and translate business initiatives into financial impact. In addition, you will be a major contributor to our Annual Planning process.
• Board Deck & Financial Sections: Own financial sections of the quarterly board deck; ensure materials are executive-ready with clear narratives around performance, forward outlook and critical decisions/trade-offs
• Equity Burn & Cash Flow Forecasting: Build and maintain equity burn and cash flow models in Adaptive Planning; proactively surface liquidity risks and opportunities
• Centralized OpEx & Corporate Allocations: Own forecasting and variance analysis for corporate/shared services costs; partner with HR on people costs (merit, medical, bonus, perks)
• Adaptive Planning Optimization: Drive continuous improvement of Adaptive models, reports, and integrations; serve as a power user and internal expert
• Strategic Analysis & Proactive Insights: Identify cost optimization opportunities, productivity improvements, and risks before being asked; quantify impact and drive recommendations to action
• Debt Covenant Reporting: Own preparation and accuracy of covenant reporting requirements
• Annual Budget: Partner with Director on annual planning; lead corporate/centralized portions and support cross-functional coordination
• Board Memo: Draft financial narrative sections; coordinate with ELT to drive their sections and ensure timely completion; support CFO and Director in final preparation
• Month-End Close: Review consolidated financial results; prepare variance commentary and executive summaries; distribute financial results to Board and external investors

What You'll Bring to Engine

We're looking for someone who's ready to make an impact and grow alongside us:

• 8-12+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles, with meaningful time in high-growth technology or SaaS companies; experience with a two-sided marketplace model strongly desired
• Technical depth: Adaptive Planning power user (or equivalent EPM tool) who can build, optimize, and troubleshoot models independently; strong financial acumen with 3-statement modeling expertise; advanced Excel and Google Suite fluency; position management experience strongly desired
• Strategic impact: Proven ability to influence business decisions through data-driven insights—not just produce reports. You build driver-based models with quantifiable assumptions and generate forward-looking recommendations that change outcomes
• Board & executive presence: Track record preparing materials for boards of directors or executive leadership teams; exceptional communication skills that translate complex analysis into clear, actionable narratives
• Systems foundation: Experience with NetSuite (or equivalent ERP), HRIS systems (HiBob a plus), and headcount planning/reconciliation processes
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction/valuation advisory, or management consulting
• Experience with travel, marketplace, or B2B SaaS business models
• SQL proficiency for ad-hoc data analysis
• Experience building FP&A processes and infrastructure from scratch during scaling phase
• Track record of mentoring junior team members or leading cross-functional projects

What Sets You Apart

• You identify opportunities and risks before being asked-proactive insight generation is your default mode
• You think like a business partner, not just a finance function-your analysis changes decisions, not just informs them
• You thrive in ambiguity and build structure where none exists
• You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution-no task is beneath you
• You communicate with clarity and confidence to any audience, from individual contributors to board members
• You leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, automate workflows, and drive efficiency across the finance function-you see AI as a force multiplier, not a threat

Applications for this role will be accepted through 8/21/26 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.

Compensation

Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

Base Pay Range

$166,000-$200,000 USD

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

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