Instructure

Sr Financial Analyst, Strategy

Job Description

Instructure is looking for a rockstar to join our FP&A Strategy Team.  This is a great role for a finance professional who enjoys thinking strategically, working cross-functionally, and making the financial business case for new ideas and initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A Strategy, this role is ideal for someone to master the elements of strategic decision making and long-range planning through growth initiatives at a world-class SaaS company


What you will be doing
  • Perform ROI analyses for new initiatives and investments, including building P&L models to measure the impact on the existing business and reporting metrics.
  • Drive ROI results by building and maintaining relationships with business leaders
  • Measure actual performance against ROI analyses
  • Perform due diligence and financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions
  • Drive meaningful inorganic growth with executive-level visibility in collaboration with Corporate Development team and business leaders 
  • Measure integration progress and post-close performance against deal model
  • Perform Long Range Plan modeling by updating with strategic business cases, actual results, etc. The Long Range Plan includes elements of new sales, renewals, and three financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows).
  • Collaborate with executives and inform them on the Long Range Plan inputs over corporate strategy, product strategy, go-to-market, and operations 
  • Measure actual performance against the Long Range Plan
  • Provide strategic financial insights to support the organization's long term growth and profitability
  • Support Chief Strategy Officer with ad-hoc reporting and data for decision making
  • Perform market research from reliable data sources to provide business insights
  • Prepare presentations for the executive leadership team
  • Leverage business knowledge and expertise to drive business process improvements
  • Tackle all responsibilities with the Perform, Drive, Measure Framework

    • What you will need to know/have
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3-5 years of Investment Banking, FP&A, or analytical experience
  • Expert modeling skills with the ability to create models from scratch 
  • Strong analytical abilities to manage large data sets and synthesize/present complex information in a structured, cohesive narrative
  • Strong work ethic, integrity, and productivity
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, if needed
  • Experience in a fast-paced, growth company
  • Strong communication skills for a successful remote work environment
  • Strong business partnering skills and holistic view of business strategy, processes, and financial objectives
  • Self-starter and quick learner; demonstrated independence and autonomy in a high-performing work environment
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to think creatively and embrace ambiguity
  • Significant experience in Excel, PowerPoint/Google Slides
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with all levels of an organization
  • Bias towards finding solutions vs. shutting down ideas

    • Bonus if you also have
  • Background in Public Accounting M&A, Investment banking, and Tech/Software/SaaS
  • MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance
  • Proficiency using SQL to manipulate large data sets
  • Familiarity with SalesForce data objects and structure

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  • 401k with company match
  • HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules 
  • Motivosity - employee recognition program

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