Strategy Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Strategy Manager jobs in San Francisco are concentrated in tech, finance, healthcare, and management consulting, with roles clustered in the Financial District, SoMa, and Mission Bay. Employers hiring right now include Rippling, DoorDash, and Airwallex. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location
San Francisco
Type
Full-Time
Department
Business Foundations
Compensation
$147,600 - $164,000
About Watershed
Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization. We are looking for team members who love product-building, want to work hard at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a growing team.
We have offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and remote team members across the US and Europe. We hope that you'll be interested in joining us!
The role
We are seeking an FP&A analyst to own our corporate financial model and serve as the primary finance partner to our Product, Business Foundation and Executive teams. This role reports to our Head of Strategic Finance.
You will not just be reporting the news; you will be making it. You will play a critical role in our Annual strategic and financial planning processes, owning our financial operating plans, tracking core metrics, and ensuring our capital allocation supports our aggressive growth targets.
What you'll do:
- Corporate planning: own the integrated 3-statement financial model, rolling forecasts, and both the short and long-range financial planning processes
- Product partnership: assist the Engineering, Product, Design and Science orgs in executing on strategy while driving operating efficiencies within our R&D organization
- Customer partnership: partner closely with the customer org to drive optimal resource allocation vs product demand to drive improvements to gross margins
- Cash forecasting: partner directly with RevOps and Accounting to build and own the cash model for capital allocation
- Headcount, opex & gross margin % management: collaborate with department heads to manage hiring, roadmaps and optimal resource allocation. Gross Margin % will be a key metric that you own and you will work closely with our Customer and Infrastructure teams
- Corporate & board reporting: partner with Accounting on month-end close and Exec reporting. Responsible for owning the calculation and a key contributor in driving improvements in core SaaS metrics (Gross Margin %, Magic Number, Cash burn multiple, Rule of 40)
- Strategic projects: provide analytical support for pricing and packaging, potential M&A or new market or product expansion scenarios
You might be a fit if you have:
- Experience: 6-8+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking/Private Equity, with at least 2+ years operating inside a high-growth B2B SaaS company (Series B/C/D stage preferred).
- Experience with: financial modeling, consolidations, P&L Management, forecasting, Budget vs Actuals, annual and long-range planning.
- SaaS DNA: deep understanding of enterprise software metrics and the mechanics of recurring revenue business models.
- Business partnering: proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial leaders and push back strategically when necessary.
- Systems knowledge: experience extracting and analyzing data from CRMs (Salesforce), ERPs (NetSuite), and HRIS systems (Rippling).
Must be willing to work from an office 4 days per week (except for remote roles)
Watershed has hub offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Mexico City and satellite offices in Denver, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Where we have offices, employees are expected to be in office for 4 days per week. Certain jobs are open to being remote and will be specifically noted on the jobs page and in the job description if so.
What’s the interview process like?
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 to 2 conversations about Watershed, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but usual next steps are a skill or experience interview (e.g. a coding interview for an engineer, a portfolio review for a designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in person interview panel. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
What if I need accommodations for my interview?
At Watershed, we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related support requirements. If you need assistance during your process, please contact your recruiter.
Location
San Francisco
Type
Full-Time
Department
Business Foundations
Compensation
$147,600 - $164,000
About Watershed
Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization. We are looking for team members who love product-building, want to work hard at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a growing team.
We have offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and remote team members across the US and Europe. We hope that you'll be interested in joining us!
The role
We are seeking an FP&A analyst to own our corporate financial model and serve as the primary finance partner to our Product, Business Foundation and Executive teams. This role reports to our Head of Strategic Finance.
You will not just be reporting the news; you will be making it. You will play a critical role in our Annual strategic and financial planning processes, owning our financial operating plans, tracking core metrics, and ensuring our capital allocation supports our aggressive growth targets.
What you'll do:
- Corporate planning: own the integrated 3-statement financial model, rolling forecasts, and both the short and long-range financial planning processes
- Product partnership: assist the Engineering, Product, Design and Science orgs in executing on strategy while driving operating efficiencies within our R&D organization
- Customer partnership: partner closely with the customer org to drive optimal resource allocation vs product demand to drive improvements to gross margins
- Cash forecasting: partner directly with RevOps and Accounting to build and own the cash model for capital allocation
- Headcount, opex & gross margin % management: collaborate with department heads to manage hiring, roadmaps and optimal resource allocation. Gross Margin % will be a key metric that you own and you will work closely with our Customer and Infrastructure teams
- Corporate & board reporting: partner with Accounting on month-end close and Exec reporting. Responsible for owning the calculation and a key contributor in driving improvements in core SaaS metrics (Gross Margin %, Magic Number, Cash burn multiple, Rule of 40)
- Strategic projects: provide analytical support for pricing and packaging, potential M&A or new market or product expansion scenarios
You might be a fit if you have:
- Experience: 6-8+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking/Private Equity, with at least 2+ years operating inside a high-growth B2B SaaS company (Series B/C/D stage preferred).
- Experience with: financial modeling, consolidations, P&L Management, forecasting, Budget vs Actuals, annual and long-range planning.
- SaaS DNA: deep understanding of enterprise software metrics and the mechanics of recurring revenue business models.
- Business partnering: proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial leaders and push back strategically when necessary.
- Systems knowledge: experience extracting and analyzing data from CRMs (Salesforce), ERPs (NetSuite), and HRIS systems (Rippling).
Must be willing to work from an office 4 days per week (except for remote roles)
Watershed has hub offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Mexico City and satellite offices in Denver, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Where we have offices, employees are expected to be in office for 4 days per week. Certain jobs are open to being remote and will be specifically noted on the jobs page and in the job description if so.
What’s the interview process like?
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 to 2 conversations about Watershed, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but usual next steps are a skill or experience interview (e.g. a coding interview for an engineer, a portfolio review for a designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in person interview panel. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
What if I need accommodations for my interview?
At Watershed, we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related support requirements. If you need assistance during your process, please contact your recruiter.
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Who's Hiring
- Rippling37
- DoorDash30
- Airwallex25
- Google23
- Deloitte21
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software464
- Consulting & Professional Services80
- Banking & Financial Services55
- Artificial Intelligence41
- Investment & Asset Management38
Strategy Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy manager job in San Francisco?
Focus on San Francisco's dominant hiring sectors: technology platforms, venture-backed growth companies, financial services, and large healthcare systems. Roles concentrate in the Financial District, SoMa, and Mission Bay, so targeting employers in those corridors narrows your search fast. Candidates who combine strong analytical skills with cross-functional experience in product, finance, or operations tend to stand out in this market. An MBA from a well-regarded program adds weight but is not always required for tech-sector roles.
Which companies hire strategy managers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring strategy managers in San Francisco right now include Rippling, DoorDash, and Airwallex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's hiring base skews toward large technology companies, global financial institutions, and growth-stage startups, many of which maintain dedicated in-house strategy teams rather than relying solely on consulting firms.
Are there remote strategy manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though strategy manager roles vary widely: positions focused on analysis, planning, and stakeholder presentations tend to be more remote-friendly, while those tied to cross-functional leadership or executive visibility are typically hybrid or on-site. About 44% of strategy manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the city's strong tech-sector norm around flexible work. Fully remote roles are most common among large technology employers headquartered in SoMa and Mission Bay.
How can I get a strategy manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or analyst role at a San Francisco technology company or financial services firm, where internal mobility into strategy teams is common. Targeting rotational programs at larger employers in the Financial District or growth-stage startups in SoMa can open the door quickly. Building a portfolio of market analysis or operational improvement projects, even from internships or academic work, gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Networking within San Francisco's dense startup and tech communities accelerates the process significantly.
Which industries hire the most strategy managers in San Francisco?
Most strategy manager openings in San Francisco sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Banking & Financial Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's concentration of technology headquarters, regional financial institutions, and major healthcare systems creates consistent, year-round demand for in-house strategy talent across those sectors.
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