Full-Time

Sr Financial Analyst

Strategy

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Instructure

Instructure

1,001-5,000 employees

Education technology for teaching and learning

Education

Compensation Overview

$90k - $130kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Market Research
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3-5 years of Investment Banking, FP&A, or analytical experience
  • Expert modeling skills with the ability to create models from scratch
  • Strong analytical abilities to manage large data sets and synthesize/present complex information in a structured, cohesive narrative
  • Strong work ethic, integrity, and productivity
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, if needed
  • Experience in a fast-paced, growth company
  • Strong communication skills for a successful remote work environment
  • Strong business partnering skills and holistic view of business strategy, processes, and financial objectives
  • Self-starter and quick learner; demonstrated independence and autonomy in a high-performing work environment
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to think creatively and embrace ambiguity
  • Significant experience in Excel, PowerPoint/Google Slides
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with all levels of an organization
  • Bias towards finding solutions vs. shutting down ideas
Responsibilities
  • Perform ROI analyses for new initiatives and investments, including building P&L models to measure the impact on the existing business and reporting metrics.
  • Drive ROI results by building and maintaining relationships with business leaders
  • Measure actual performance against ROI analyses
  • Perform due diligence and financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions
  • Drive meaningful inorganic growth with executive-level visibility in collaboration with Corporate Development team and business leaders
  • Measure integration progress and post-close performance against deal model
  • Perform Long Range Plan modeling by updating with strategic business cases, actual results, etc. The Long Range Plan includes elements of new sales, renewals, and three financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows).
  • Collaborate with executives and inform them on the Long Range Plan inputs over corporate strategy, product strategy, go-to-market, and operations
  • Measure actual performance against the Long Range Plan
  • Provide strategic financial insights to support the organization's long term growth and profitability
  • Support Chief Strategy Officer with ad-hoc reporting and data for decision making
  • Perform market research from reliable data sources to provide business insights
  • Prepare presentations for the executive leadership team
  • Leverage business knowledge and expertise to drive business process improvements
  • Tackle all responsibilities with the Perform, Drive, Measure Framework

Instructure focuses on enhancing the educational experience for teachers and students through its technology solutions. The main product, Canvas, is a learning management system (LMS) that enables educators to create, manage, and deliver course content effectively. This platform supports various educational institutions, including K-12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, by providing a user-friendly interface for both instructors and learners. Unlike many competitors, Instructure operates on a subscription model, allowing institutions to access its services and tools for a fee. The goal of Instructure is to empower educators and improve student outcomes by providing effective teaching tools and resources, serving over 30 million users in more than 6,000 organizations globally.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$86.7M

Headquarters

Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for hybrid learning solutions boosts Instructure's market potential.
  • Growing interest in micro-credentials aligns with Instructure's recent strategic acquisitions.
  • Expansion in emerging markets offers Instructure opportunities to increase its global footprint.

What critics are saying

  • Algorithmic bias in AI systems could harm Instructure's reputation and user trust.
  • KKR's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts disrupting current operations.
  • Intensifying competition in EdTech could challenge Instructure's market position.

What makes Instructure unique

  • Instructure's Canvas platform is a leading learning management system in the EdTech market.
  • The company supports over 30 million users across more than 6,000 organizations globally.
  • Instructure's acquisition of Concentric Sky enhances its digital credentialing capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Lifestyle Spending Account

Motivosity - employee recognition program