Senior Finance Manager

Instructure; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and ownership programs

Growth opportunities

Office culture that values outcomes

Job summary

Instructure is seeking a senior FP&A/Revenue Operations leader to own GTM finance, including planning, forecasting, and reporting. You’ll impact growth by aligning investments with strategic priorities and mentoring a senior analyst.

You’ll partner with stakeholders, drive P&L analysis for GTM functions, and deliver actionable insights to executives while advancing automation and process improvements across finance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex financial concepts.
• Expert in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and Excel.
• Experience in software or technology industry is a plus.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics; MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance support for GTM departments including annual planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Own P&L process and analysis for GTM functions including resources and OPEX.
• Drive headcount and resource planning aligned with growth targets.
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
• Partner on commission analysis, accrual, payout, and variance explanations.
• Collaborate with FP&A on long-range planning and cross-functional updates.
• Develop repeatable financial processes understood by key partners.
• Mentor a senior analyst and foster a high-performing team environment.
• Support strategic initiatives with modeling and recommendations.
• Identify AI-driven process improvements to automate manual workflows.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

SaaS / software industry

Presentation to executives

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting & planning

Strategic thinking

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead finance support for GTM departments and business segments, including annual planning, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and analysis. Partner with department stakeholders to build accurate, insightful financial plans
• Own the P&L process and analysis for GTM functions, including resource allocation, and operating expenses
• Drive coordinated headcount and resource planning to keep investment aligned with growth targets and operational priorities
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, with clear, actionable recommendations
• Partner with the teams on commission analysis, accrual, and payout. Reconcile commission expense to plan and explain the variances
• Partner with corporate FP&A on the long-range planning model, supporting cross-functional communication and updates on key drivers
• Develop repeatable business, operational, and financial processes that all key partners understand
• Mentor a senior analyst, building a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects with financial modeling, analysis, and recommendations
• Find and build AI-driven process improvements across GTM Finance by identifying the manual workflows worth automation

Benefits

• Join a passionate community of educators and the people working to support them
• Access to a large course library, mentoring and coaching opportunities, and regular feedback
• Community engagement (partnerships, volunteering, free learning resources, and ongoing outreach efforts)
• Office culture that values outcomes and impact above all
• Equity and ownership programs give every employee a stake in our future
• Ownership, recognition, and celebrations of shared success
• Growth opportunities (we’re all about helping our people move into (and thrive in) new roles)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions
• Prior experience in the software or technology industry is a plus
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and financial planning software such as Adaptive Planning
• Eight or more years of experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, GTM Finance, or Revenue Operations, ideally in high-growth SaaS
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, with demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or CPA is preferred