Senior Director, Corporate FP&A

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 Finance Senior Director to join the team and have immediate impact and help make sound financial decisions. This position reports into the VP of FP&A and will oversee our Corporate team. Your work will include but is not limited to ownership of the forecasting and planning process, quarter end, Board reviews, partnering with G&A leaders, implementing and improving processes, driving strategic resource allocation/cost optimization. 

You are a highly motivated leader and teammate/collaborator, are equally adept at process as ability to think multiple steps out and implications thereof.   You are a mentor to your team, leading by example,  work well cross functionally in a team environment, as well as independently. Candidates will be responsible for managing a team including managers and analysts, be the key stakeholder to executives across the company along with the CFO and guide investment decisions that support the company’s strategic initiatives. 

Your Responsibilities:

• You will roll up your sleeves and drive annual operating plans, quarterly and monthly forecasts for departmental expenses, provide ongoing analysis of actuals versus plan and/or forecast as well as the underlying models

• Partner with the FP&A team leads to ensure accuracy, efficient spending, and decision making rooted in data

• Identify and drive operational improvements; build or enhance reporting and dashboards, trend analysis and provide thoughtful, relevant and insightful information for key decision making

• Partner with the business to create and monitor a return on investment framework around key initiatives 

• Supervise, mentor, develop and motivate at least two analysts

What it takes to catch our eye:

• 15+ years of experience in a finance related role, ideally in corporate or business partner FP&A functions

• Excellent communication and social skills 

• Demonstrated success in developing and applying finance concepts, practices and procedures. 

• Outstanding forecasting methods and techniques. Advanced analytical and quantitative abilities

• Understanding of cost drivers; including global hiring, compensation, benefits, vendor expenses and etc

• Modeling, reporting and presentation skills (Excel and G-suite)

• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible through growth and change.

• Ability to think creatively and has high standard of accuracy and precision 

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.

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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.