Sr Financial Analyst, Strategy
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
Bachelors 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 Masters Degree in Finance
Proficiency using SQL to manipulate large data sets
Familiarity with SalesForce data objects and structure
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
Competitive salary and 401k
100% paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
Weve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger.
At Instructure we participate in E-Verify and yes, in case you didn't catch it from the above, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply Now
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
Bachelors 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 Masters Degree in Finance
Proficiency using SQL to manipulate large data sets
Familiarity with SalesForce data objects and structure
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
Competitive salary and 401k
100% paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
Weve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger.
At Instructure we participate in E-Verify and yes, in case you didn't catch it from the above, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply Now