Strategic Finance Manager: FP&A & Planning Systems

LinkedIn; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn in Sunnyvale is looking for a Manager, Strategic Finance to lead forecast and plan consolidation, enterprise planning system operations, and data governance. You will ensure accurate forecasting, planning, reporting, and financial system governance across the organization.

The role requires coordinating with Corporate and business finance teams on forecasting, planning, and month‑end close, setting guiding assumptions, and ensuring data integrity while supporting SOX controls and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or Strategic Finance.
• Experience managing Enterprise Planning Systems and Operations.
• Experience with EPM, Oracle, or similar financial planning tools.
• Forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis experience.
• Ability to communicate financial information and insights to stakeholders.
• Experience with stakeholder management and influencing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning system operations and planning-cycle readiness including configuration, master data management, drivers, and workflow setup.
• Oversee loading, validation, and reconciliation of financial data across planning, reporting, and operational systems.
• Partner with Finance Systems and Transformation teams to drive enhancements and optimization of planning and reporting processes.
• Coordinate forecasting, planning, and month-end close activities across Corporate Finance and business finance teams.
• Develop planning and forecasting guidance and align stakeholders on key assumptions and methodologies.
• Ensure financial data integrity through governance, controls, and process management.
• Support SOX controls, audit activities, testing requirements, and compliance initiatives related to planning systems and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, automation, and reporting quality.

Skills

FP&A

Strategic Finance

Forecasting

Budgeting

Enterprise Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

Oracle EPM

Hyperion

Anaplan

Adaptive Planning

Job description

LinkedIn in Sunnyvale is looking for a Manager, Strategic Finance to lead forecast and plan consolidation, enterprise planning system operations, and data governance. You will ensure accurate forecasting, planning, reporting, and financial system governance across the organization.

The role requires coordinating with Corporate and business finance teams on forecasting, planning, and month‑end close, setting guiding assumptions, and ensuring data integrity while supporting SOX controls and