Senior Finance Analyst, Corporate FP&A

Job description

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in: We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Corporate FP&A team. In this role, you’ll help coordinate company-wide planning and forecasting, with a core focus on our Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and ownership of our Cash EBITDA and Free Cash Flow (FCF) models. You’ll work closely with colleagues across FP&A and the broader Finance organization to deliver clear insights, align data from multiple sources, and help leadership translate business performance into profitability and cash. What You’ll Do: - Build and maintain the Cash EBITDA and FCF models, delivering monthly actuals, forecasts, variance analyses, and cash bridges with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and transparency. - Coordinate the Annual Operating Plan and forecast cycles, consolidating financial plans, pressure-testing assumptions, and preparing company-level financial outputs. - Connect the P&L, Cash EBITDA, FCF, and cash flow forecasts so leadership can clearly see how operating performance translates into cash generation. - Partner with FP&A teams and cross-functional business partners to analyze revenue, operating expenses, headcount, working capital, and other key drivers of company performance. - Reconcile results with Accounting and other Finance teams to ensure management reporting aligns with underlying financial data. - Produce monthly and quarterly reporting (actuals vs. forecast/plan) with actionable insights on key movements and drivers. - Prepare financial analysis, presentations, and supporting materials for senior Finance and company leadership. - Simplify and automate FP&A models and processes to reduce manual work and accelerate delivery of financial insights. What You Need to Have: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field - 3-5 years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience (preferably at a SaaS or technology company) - Advanced financial modeling skills, with hands-on experience building and maintaining detailed models in Excel or Google Sheets - Strong grasp of the income statement and cash flow statement, with understanding of how operating performance and working capital impact cash - Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data, identify key drivers, and communicate results in a clear business narrative - Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial results and variances to both Finance and non-Finance audiences - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Comfortable working independently as well as collaborating across Finance and the broader organization Get in on all the awesome at Instructure! We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect: - Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success. - Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location. - Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs. - Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support - Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth - The technology and tools you need to do your best work - Motivosity employee recognition program - A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes. Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate. All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws. Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.