Full-Time
Sr Financial Analyst
Strategy
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Instructure
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides learning management systems for education
Compensation Overview
$90k - $130kAnnually
Mid, Senior
Remote in USA
You match the following Instructure's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- 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
- 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
- Background in Public Accounting M&A, Investment banking, and Tech/Software/SaaS
- MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance
- Proficiency using SQL to manipulate large data sets
- Familiarity with SalesForce data objects and structure
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-based 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
6 month growth
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↑ 1%2 year growth
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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