Senior Strategic Financial Analyst – Growth

About the Role

The Strategic Finance team at Instacart is a high-impact group that partners across the company to drive clarity, decisions, and results. The team is responsible for leading forecasting and insights for the company's Core grocery business, and the Senior Strategic Financial Analyst will play a key role in shaping the company's financial strategy.

Instacart is a Flex First team, offering employees the flexibility to choose where they work, whether from home, an office, or a favorite coffee shop. The company values community and connection, with regular in-person events to foster collaboration and teamwork.

What You Will Do

• Own topline forecasting for Instacart's Core grocery business, building and maintaining driver-based models that clearly tie to business performance and operational levers
• Lead proactive deep dives on revenue and unit economics to identify growth opportunities, surface risks, and recommend experiments that improve forecast accuracy and business outcomes
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Business Development, and Data Science to align assumptions, improve data quality, instrument new metrics, and operationalize insights into roadmaps
• Develop executive-ready materials for leadership, including narrative memos, dashboards, and scenario/sensitivity analyses that inform strategic priorities, resource allocation, and trade-off decisions
• Own initiative reporting across marketing, product, and enterprise programs, standardizing measurement, tracking incremental impact, and ensuring clear readouts for weekly growth reviews, monthly business reviews, and ad hoc deep dives
• Collaborate with other Strategic Finance teams to assess the impact of retailer, supply, and marketing initiatives on Core business performance
• Support investor relations, Board materials, and company-wide Planning
• Continuously refine and automate models and reporting to improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making, balancing near-term deliverables with long-term scalability

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in strategic finance/FP&A, investment banking, or management consulting
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including building driver-based financial models, revenue forecasts, and scenario/sensitivity analyses
• Experience preparing and presenting executive-ready materials to VP/C-suite stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with data analysis and financial modeling, including the ability to develop and maintain complex financial models

Nice to Have

• Experience with SQL or other programming languages
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
• Certification in finance or a related field, such as the CFA or CPA
• Experience working in a remote or flexible work environment

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Equity in a growing and dynamic company
• Flexible work arrangement, with the option to work from home or in an office
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education programs
• Access to a wide range of company-wide benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Regular in-person events and team-building activities to foster community and connection
• Remote stipend to support remote work arrangements
• Mental health and wellness programs to support employee well-being

• Develop a strong foundation in financial modeling and data analysis, including proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, to succeed in this role.
• Build a portfolio of your work, including examples of financial models, forecasts, and analyses, to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
• Prepare to talk about your experience working with cross-functional teams and presenting complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Research Instacart's business and financials to demonstrate your understanding of the company's goals and challenges.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data visualization tools and programming languages, such as SQL or Python.
• Consider obtaining a certification in finance, such as the CFA or CPA, to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
• Practice your communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex financial insights to executive stakeholders.