Manager, Strategic Finance

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This role will be based in LinkedIn's offices in Sunnyvale.At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Strategic Finance to lead forecast and plan consolidation, enterprise planning system operations, and financial data governance. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate forecasting, planning, reporting, and financial system governance across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead financial planning system operations and planning-cycle readiness, including system configuration, master data management, calculation drivers, and workflow setup.Oversee the timely 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, methodologies, and requirements.Ensure financial data integrity through effective governance, controls, and process management.Support SOX controls, audit activities, testing requirements, and compliance initiatives related to planning systems and financial reporting.Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, automation, and reporting quality.

Basic Qualifications 6+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or related fields.Experience managing Enterprise Planning Systems and Operations.Experience with EPM, Oracle, or similar financial planning tools.Demonstrated experience in forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis.Experience communicating financial information, recommendations, and business insights to stakeholders.Experience with stakeholder management and the ability to influence corporate and business unit teams.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. Preferred QualificationsExperience with enterprise planning and financial systems (e.g., Oracle EPM, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar solutions).Experience with financial consolidations, management reporting, and data governance.Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools.Experience using SQL, data-querying tools, or other analytical technologies.Experience navigating ambiguity, solving complex business problems, and driving process improvements.Experience with financial controls, SOX compliance, audit support, or governance programs.Experience leveraging automation, analytics, or AI-enabled tools to improve planning, reporting, operational efficiency, or decision support.Advanced degree or professional certification (MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is a plus.Suggested SkillsFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Strategic FinanceForecastingBudgetingFinancial ConsolidationFinancial ReportingEnterprise Performance Management (EPM)LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.   The pay range for this role is $131,000 to $212,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.   The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

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