What we're looking for:

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.

Skills we’d love to see you show off:

Advanced Financial Analysis: Demonstrate your expertise in analyzing complex financial data to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Tech-Savvy with Financial Tools: Show your proficiency in using ERP systems and financial reporting tools, optimizing their capabilities to enhance financial operations and reporting.

Exceptional Communication: Highlight your ability to clearly and effectively convey financial insights and strategies to both financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels.

Independent Project Management: Showcase your skills in independently managing finance projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.

Innovative Problem-Solving: Demonstrate your ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex financial challenges and contribute to the overall growth and impact of the organization.

Who you are:

• 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

How you will create impact:

• 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.