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VercelFP&A Manager, Product
Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, is seeking an FP&A Manager, Product to support its finance operations. The company builds open software platforms that help…
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Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, is seeking an FP&A Manager, Product to support its finance operations. The company builds open software platforms that help builders launch applications with security and speed, serving millions of developers alongside prominent enterprise clients. In this position, the professional will operate as the primary financial partner for the engineering, product, and design divisions. The person in this role will oversee operating expense budgets,…
Job Description
Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, is seeking an FP&A Manager, Product to support its finance operations. The company builds open software platforms that help builders launch applications with security and speed, serving millions of developers alongside prominent enterprise clients. In this position, the professional will operate as the primary financial partner for the engineering, product, and design divisions. The person in this role will oversee operating expense budgets, manage headcount planning, and develop systems to enhance financial visibility and decision-making.
This opportunity is well-suited for a finance professional who possesses deep familiarity with technical cost drivers and workforce planning. The chosen candidate will collaborate closely with engineering leaders, the people team, and strategic finance to ensure corporate investments remain disciplined and strategically aligned. Key tasks involve forecasting cloud infrastructure and AI compute expenses, evaluating build versus buy options, conducting monthly variance analyses, and establishing streamlined approval workflows for vendor spending.
The position requires strong financial modeling capabilities, an analytical mindset geared toward automation, and experience partnering with technical stakeholders. Vercel offers comprehensive compensation components including equity, inclusive healthcare options, professional development support, flexible time off, and equipment provisions alongside remote work support budgets.
Responsibilities
- Manage operating expenses and headcount budgets across engineering, product, and design organizations
- Construct bottom-up workforce models and coordinate hiring paces alongside engineering leadership
- Forecast expenditures for cloud hosting, artificial intelligence compute, internal tooling, and SaaS applications
- Assess build versus buy choices, capitalizable research and development, and vendor investments
- Lead monthly budget versus actuals reviews and automate financial reporting processes
- Establish approval workflows for staffing, vendor expenditures, and internal tooling
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience partnering with engineering leaders and technical teams
- Familiarity with infrastructure and SaaS cost drivers including cloud economics and artificial intelligence scaling
- Experience managing complex headcount planning models across multiple company departments
- Proficiency in building scenario-driven financial models with executive-level scrutiny
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity
- Inclusive healthcare package
- Mentorship opportunities and event attendance support
- Flexible time off
- Work gear and a work-from-home setup budget
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type for the FP&A Manager, Product role?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
What is the location or remote status for this position?
The specific location is not stated, and the job is listed as on-site with a base pay range for San Francisco, California.
What is the salary range for this job?
For San Francisco, California, the base pay range is $180,000.00 to $220,000.00, with compensation outside this area adjusted by location.
Are benefits included with this position?
Yes, the total compensation package includes equity, an inclusive healthcare package, flexible time off, work gear, a work-from-home budget, and potential bonuses or variable pay.
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