Director Of Fp A Jobs in San Francisco, CA

INTRODUCTION

Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship. We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview. Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters. This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move. Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture. If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are a hybrid company with a focus on in-person collaboration when necessary. Employees are expected to be available to work from one of our office hubs at least two days per week, or eight days per month. Our US hub locations include: Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA; and the Washington, DC metro area. If this is a role based in Europe, our Europe hub locations are London, UK and Amsterdam, NL. Please ensure you can realistically commit to this structure before applying.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At BetterUp, we’re building the future of personal and professional growth. As a Senior FP&A Manager on the team, you’ll play a critical role in driving financial visibility and strategic decision-making across the business. You will partner closely with business leaders to inform forecasting, planning, and resource allocation - bringing structure, clarity, and insight to a fast-moving, mission-driven organization. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on transforming data into stories, frameworks, and strategic recommendations that help BetterUp grow smartly and sustainably. If you are excited by the opportunity to influence decisions through data and to drive scalable financial processes at a purpose-driven company, we’d love to hear from you.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to VP and C-level leaders across R&D and G&A, guiding resource allocation and investment decisions.
- Lead monthly forecast reviews, translating performance into actionable insights and priority recommendations.
- Anticipate business needs by monitoring organizational shifts and market dynamics, proactively surfacing financial implications.
- Own end-to-end financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting, multi-year planning, and budget-vs-actuals analysis with clear variance insights.
- Drive disciplined expense planning to ensure investments align with strategy and deliver measurable ROI.
- Build advanced financial models with scenario, sensitivity, and probabilistic analysis to support key decisions.
- Partner cross-functionally to align on metrics, definitions, reporting, and maintain consistent KPI frameworks (LTV/CAC, Rule of 40, unit economics).
- Design executive dashboards and translate complex data into clear narratives for financial and non-financial audiences.
- Challenge assumptions in business cases to ensure decisions rely on realistic projections and sound financial logic.
- Build scalable FP&A processes and systems, leveraging automation, AI, and standardized methodologies to improve accuracy, reduce manual work, and enable self-service analytics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

If you have some or all of the following, please apply:
- 5+ years of FP&A experience in high-growth SaaS or technology companies
- Direct partnership with VP/C-level executives on strategic planning and decision-making
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with Excel/Google Sheets
- Experience with FP&A systems (such as Abacum, Anaplan, Adaptive, etc) and BI tools (Looker)
- Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (LTV/CAC, Rule of 40, unit economics)
- Experience navigating business model transitions such as single product to platform/multi-product evolution
- IPO readiness or pre-IPO experience including building financial rigor and investor-grade processes
- Experience helping companies shift from growth to profitability, including margin expansion initiatives and path-to-profitability modeling
- Consultative approach with structured problem-solving and executive communication skills
- Experience implementing AI/automation in financial processes or analytics
- Track record of building scalable financial processes and frameworks
- Bias for action and ownership with ability to thrive in ambiguity

BENEFITS

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.
- Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member
- A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible paid time off
- Per year:
- All federal/statutory holidays observed
- 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays
- 5 Volunteer Days to give back
- Learning and Development stipend
- Company wide Summer & Winter breaks
- Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
- 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. The base salary range for the role is as follows: $144,000 – $178,000. If you live in New York, the base salary range for this role is: $144,000 – $198,000: New York City, San Francisco $144,000 – $178,000: Austin, Washington D.C.

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