Senior Finance Manager

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.
• Able 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.

Job Qualifications (continued)

• Ability to identify manual workflows worth automating through AI-driven process improvements.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.

To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.

Career path: Mid-Senior Level

Compensation Range: $150K - $180K