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Full-Time

Corporate FP&a

Manager

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Upwork

Upwork

10,001+ employees

Online platform connecting freelancers and clients

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$122.5k - $149.3kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Equity Incentive Program

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 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
Responsibilities
  • Drive the end-to-end monthly forecast cycle by collaborating with cross-functional FP&A teams. Responsible for financial consolidation, performing detailed budget variance analysis, and preparing comprehensive financial reports that provides actionable insights for senior management
  • Partner closely with the Accounting and Investor Relations teams to support external reporting obligations during the monthly close and quarterly BoD/earnings cycles. Assist with preparation and submission of internal and external forecast reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Work collaboratively with Talent Acquisition to develop and track key hiring metrics. Take ownership of all headcount reporting, including both full-time employees (FTEs) and hybrid workers, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with workforce planning goals
  • Assist with the annual operating planning and budgeting process ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and financial targets. Develop scalable templates for departmental input that promote consistency across the organization and streamline the budgeting workflow
  • Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support corporate-level initiatives. Identify opportunities for operational improvements, proactively driving process enhancements that contribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness within the finance and planning functions

Upwork connects freelancers with clients looking for various services in the gig economy, which focuses on short-term contracts instead of permanent jobs. The platform allows freelancers to create profiles that showcase their skills, while clients can post job listings for specific projects. Freelancers bid on these projects, and clients choose the best candidates based on proposals and reviews. Upwork earns revenue through service fees charged to freelancers based on their earnings, with a tiered structure that rewards long-term relationships. The platform also offers premium memberships and additional services for enhanced visibility and access to job listings. Upwork provides tools for time tracking, invoicing, and project management, making it easier for both freelancers and clients to manage their work and payments. The goal of Upwork is to facilitate successful project completion by bridging the gap between freelancers and clients.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$30M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with companies like KellyOCG and OpenAI expand Upwork's reach and enhance its service offerings.
  • The introduction of AI solutions like Uma positions Upwork at the forefront of the evolving gig economy, potentially increasing user satisfaction and engagement.
  • Upwork's diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises, provides a stable and varied revenue stream.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, with platforms like 99Designs, requires Upwork to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on service fees means any changes in fee structure or user dissatisfaction could impact revenue.

What makes Upwork unique

  • Upwork's AI-driven innovations, such as the AI bot Uma, enhance the hiring and matching process, setting it apart from traditional freelance platforms.
  • The platform's comprehensive suite of productivity tools, including time tracking and project management, offers a seamless experience for both freelancers and clients.
  • Upwork's tiered fee structure incentivizes long-term client relationships, unlike competitors with flat fee models.

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