Instructure

Senior Finance Manager

Instructure$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Utah, US
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, or Revenue Operations, ideally in high-growth SaaS.
  • Proven experience in senior finance roles with leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Expert proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel functions.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
  • Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite and financial planning software such as Adaptive Planning.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Superior communication skills to convey financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead finance support for GTM departments, including planning, forecasting, and analysis.
  • Own the P&L process for GTM functions, managing resource allocation and operating expenses.
  • Drive coordinated headcount and resource planning to align investments with growth targets.
  • Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership with actionable insights.
  • Collaborate on commission analysis, managing accrual and payout reconciliations.
  • Partner with corporate FP&A on long-range planning and cross-functional updates.
  • Develop repeatable financial processes understood by all partners.
  • Mentor a senior analyst to foster a high-performing team environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with a shared ownership program for all full-time employees.
  • Flexible work culture allowing for remote, hybrid, or in-office setups.
  • Generous time off policies, including local holidays and a designated recharge period.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
  • Learning and development resources with professional development and tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to necessary technology and tools for effective work.
  • Employee recognition program to acknowledge contributions.
  • An inclusive company culture that values support and connection.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing
  • 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.
Job qualifications.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or CPA is preferred.
  • Eight or more years of experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, GTM Finance, or Revenue Operations, ideally in high-growth SaaS.
  • Proven experience in a senior finance role, with demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Expert proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and financial planning software such as Adaptive Planning.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Prior experience in the software or technology industry is a plus.

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.

About Instructure

Instructure is a software company that provides cloud-based learning management systems for educational institutions and corporations. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Instructure's flagship product, Canvas, is used by over 3,000 universities, school districts, and institutions around the world. Instructure also offers a range of other products, including Bridge, a corporate learning and engagement platform, and Arc, a video platform for learning. Instructure went public in 2015 and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol INST.
Learn more about Instructure
Size
1,283 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Founded
2008
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