Sr Manager of FP&A, Central Forecasting & Strategic Planning

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s largest work marketplace, connecting businesses with highly skilled professionals worldwide. From entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies trust Upwork’s platform to access expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive meaningful business outcomes.

Upwork’s AI-powered platform has facilitated over $20 billion in economic opportunity for professionals worldwide. With professionals spanning 10,000+ skills, including AI and machine learning, software development, sales and marketing, customer support, finance and accounting, and more, Upwork empowers businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and build agile teams.

Upwork is looking for a Sr Finance Manager to join the Corporate FP&A team. This role will report directly to the Director of Corporate FP&A and will be a highly visible role. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally and drive strategic financial modeling efforts across key areas, including the Long-Term Planning (LTP) model, compensation planning, deal modeling, and corporate forecasting. In addition, you will also be responsible for enhancing and streamlining our current business processes, with a focus on automation and efficiency.

We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated, possess excellent attention to detail, and approach their work with a data-driven mindset, and can effectively collaborate within a team environment or work independently. If you have a track record of success in a dynamic, high-growth, and fast-paced environment, you are likely a strong fit for this role. 

Responsibilities:

• Own LTP model structure, OPEX assumptions, NI and FCF forecast

• Own annual corporate bonus model and PSU model development and update

• Partner with Total Rewards on Comp modeling (merit increase, bonus structure revision) and equity planning

• Partner with Tax Team on requirements for long term planning

• Partner with Corp Dev team on deal modeling centralization and M&A support

• Key point for ad-hoc analysis requiring coordination among multiple FP&A groups or centralized assumptions

• Backup/oversight of SBC, EPS, BS and FCF forecast

• Develop/own regular updates to an ongoing guidance model in partnership with IR
   

What it takes to catch our eye:

• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience in Accounting and Finance with previous exposure to FP&A; Corporate FP&A experience is a plus

• Experience owning the financial reporting and analysis process, including in-period pacing and earnings cycle reporting; demonstrated ability of building management reports and dashboards from scratch

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting with a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship among the three financial statements

• Strong financial and analytical skills with expertise in managing large datasets, interpreting financial insights, and synthesizing them into concise summaries to support informed business decision-making

• Process-oriented mindset with experience driving automation/efficiencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently to deliver accurate, high-quality outputs with minimal oversight

• Prior experience with Planful and Oracle EPM is a major plus

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape the future of work for a global, remote-first workforce, creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide. While we have a physical office in Palo Alto, we currently hire full-time employees in 21 U.S. states, making it easier than ever to join our mission from wherever you call home.

Our culture is built on trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence, all in service of our core mission: to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. We embrace authenticity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Personal and professional growth is a priority here, supported through development programs, mentorship, and our Upwork Belonging Communities.

We’re proud to offer benefits that go beyond the basics, including comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with matching, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit our Life at Upwork page to learn more about our values, working principles, and the overall employee experience.

Ready to help shape the future of work? Check out our Careers page and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. to learn more about life at Upwork.

Upwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Please note that a criminal background check may be required once a conditional job offer is made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the California Fair Chance Act and local Fair Chance ordinances.