Strategic Finance Manager

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Workstream

San Francisco/Menlo Park

On-site

Posted April 20, 2026

Job Description

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.

Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.

Grow With Us

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Finance Manager to join our growing Finance team and help scale the company's financial planning, reporting, and systems infrastructure. This role will own all FP&A operations and play a critical part in enabling financial visibility across the organization and supporting informed, data-driven decisions at every level.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, proactive business partner, and AI-savvy problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly resourceful, and can wear multiple hats across finance, systems, and operations. You will collaborate closely with the Controller, Accounting, and cross-functional leaders to build scalable processes, improve financial transparency, continuously optimize our financial operations using emerging technologies, and deliver actionable insights that drive operational and financial efficiency.

This is a hands-on yet strategic role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building structure out of ambiguity, and leveraging systems and AI to streamline financial workflows. This position is based in the Bay Area and requires regular in-office collaboration (at least four days per week) in San Francisco and/or Menlo Park.

Day in the Life

Business Partnering & Financial Guidance

Serve as a trusted partner to department and functional leaders, proactively identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
Deliver streamlined, consistent, and insightful actuals vs. budget reporting across all departments, translating complex financial data into clear narratives for different audiences.
Educate and empower budget owners to manage spend, interpret reports, and optimize resource allocation with accountability and transparency.
Provide strategic guidance around budget efficiency, headcount planning, investment prioritization, and cash flow management.
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