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Finance Manager, Headcount Strategy

AT Meta
Meta

Finance Manager, Headcount Strategy

Menlo Park, CA

Finance and Business Planning is a highly mission driven organization - our mission is to enable Meta to plan, prioritize, and execute as effectively as possible. We take a uniquely long-term view towards business problems. It is critical that we operate with an independent and objective perspective, and are comfortable representing our point of view to our partners and executive stakeholders. We serve as financial advisers to our business partners and own shared business goals and results where appropriate. We strive to balance our responsibility to support business partners with our responsibility to serve the long-term mission and sustainability of Meta Inc. and act as stewards of company resources. This role requires strategic thinking, building connections with stakeholders through effective communication, an analytical mindset, and a bias towards action.You will join the team that manages headcount strategy for Meta, which encompasses leading Meta's headcount forecast, annual planning, and other key strategic headcount resourcing activities. This role will serve as a key finance partner and advisor for our Recruiting Organization, Corporate FP&A, and key cross-functional partners. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded top performer who can be a key contributor in a high-energy environment. You will gain invaluable experience in a position that offers significant responsibility and interaction with finance leadership, as well as considerable opportunity to have a large impact within a fast-paced Finance organization.

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Finance Manager, Headcount Strategy Responsibilities:
  • Define and implement scalable financial processes for all headcount related processes including forecast, budget, and long-range plan
  • Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning for the Recruiting Organization
  • Serve as a key lead for modeling Meta's centrally run headcount programs
  • Serve as the central point of contact for key finance partners, helping them through key planning activities
  • Build thoughtful analyses and reporting to drive better investment decisions
  • Drive process improvements by partnering with up-stream process owners and enhance current tools/systems related to financial management
  • Partner with key cross-functional stakeholders on strategic company-wide initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of financial analysis experience
  • B.A. or B.S. in business or related curriculum
  • Experience tailoring messaging for audiences of varying level of seniority and technical expertise
  • Understanding of financial statement analysis and corporate finance concepts at an expert-level
  • Experience working and solving problems independently, organizing workload and priorities, and completing tasks on time including both strategic and operational initiatives
  • Experience building financial models and complex nested formulas in Excel and/or Google Sheets
  • Proven track record of building cross-functional relationships and partnering with senior leadership across organizations
  • Proven Excel and analytical skills to translate large amounts of data into both insights and recommendations
  • Experience with multi-tasking and shifting priorities quickly under pressure and competing deadlines
  • Headcount planning experience in a large public company
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA, CPA, CFA or financial consulting experience
  • Experience writing SQL queries
  • Experience with Oracle Essbase and SmartView Excel Plug-in
  • Dashboard creation/management experience (Tableau, Incorta, Cognos Analytics, etc.)
  • Management experience leading and developing teams through a wide spectrum of scope
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$115,000/year to $166,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2LBMMA3
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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