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InStride is looking for a Sr. Manager FP&A to join a dedicated finance team that can scale with our emerging, high growth company. This role will be focused on managing FP&A activities including leading the reporting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the organization, and serving as a valued and trusted advisor to senior leadership. The candidate must have prior FP&A experience in a high-growth software/technology company. This position will report to the Director of FP&A and will manage a team of direct reports.
: Demonstrate your expertise in analyzing complex financial data to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning.
: Show your proficiency in using ERP systems and financial reporting tools, optimizing their capabilities to enhance financial operations and reporting.
: Highlight your ability to clearly and effectively convey financial insights and strategies to both financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels.
: Showcase your skills in independently managing finance projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
: Demonstrate your ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex financial challenges and contribute to the overall growth and impact of the organization.
- 7+ years of finance experience, preferably in a high-growth technology company, investment banking, or consulting firm
- Prior experience working for a private equity backed company preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a similar subject area; experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, manipulate, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of InStride and client organizations.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial concepts.
- Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (NetSuite, Tableau, Salesforce)
- Motivated by the challenge of building an outstanding business that delivers not only high revenue growth, but also has a significant impact on society.
- High EQ, comfort with ambiguity and a “no job too small” startup mentality
- Lead our consolidated P&L reporting and forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, annually, and the long-range plan) with a high degree of accuracy and transparency.
- Own revenue forecasting and related analyses, providing greater visibility into emerging trends.
- Build and enhance robust financial models through a strategic lens as well as collaborate cross-functionally with business partners to highlight trends and assess business risks and opportunities.
- Provide regular financial reports and analysis to senior management, including variance analysis and key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Act as a business partner to department heads, providing financial analysis and guidance to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Foster a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration within the team.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance team performance and productivity
- Handle conflicts and challenges with empathy and a solutions-oriented approach.
Target base compensation amount for this role outlined below. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts shown below.
$135,000—$165,000 USD
We are looking for someone who is not only technically skilled, but also enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact. If this description resonates with you, we're excited about the possibility of having you on our team. As a skills-driven employer, we encourage you to apply if there is a skill-fit, even in the absence of years of experience.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InStride we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role!
As an organization that champions investing in people, it’s critical we walk the talk. That’s why InStride employees are eligible to enroll in 2,800+ online certificate and degree programs through our . Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement programs, InStride covers your tuition upfront, regardless of your course of study, degree type, or school - eligible to employees starting Day 1.
This role is also eligible for the following benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid family leave
- Best-in-class health care benefits
- And more!
At InStride, we foster a culture of belonging, we support authenticity and intersectionality, and we embrace and appreciate our differences. We do this by building a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, information and leadership. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know.
Effective November 1, 2021, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved by the People & Talent team in writing.
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InStride is a tech-enabled services company that is pioneering new approaches to workforce education solutions with a mission of driving meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education. In collaboration with quality academic institutions, we enable employers to provide career-aligned, debt-free education through a personalized, digital platform and a consultative service model. To learn more, visit: https://www.instride.com/
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InStride drives meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education in collaboration with top academic institutions. Together, we enable employers to provide career-aligned, debt-free education through a personalized, digital platform and a consultative service model.
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