Senior Strategic Financial Analyst – Growth
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for strategic finance professionals with advanced Excel skills has grown significantly, with a 27% increase in job postings over the past year. As the grocery industry continues to evolve, companies like Instacart are looking for experts who can drive finance and growth strategies. With Instacart's commitment to flexibility and remote work, this role offers a unique opportunity for candidates to join a high-impact team and contribute to the company's mission. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their analytical skills, experience with driver-based financial models, and ability to communicate complex insights to executive stakeholders.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Strategic Financial Analyst role at Instacart is a critical position that will drive finance and growth strategies for the company's Core grocery business. As a key member of the Strategic Finance team, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Marketing, Business Development, and Data Science, to inform business decisions and drive growth. You will be responsible for owning topline forecasting, deepening understanding of revenue and unit economics, and translating insights into actions that accelerate growth.The Strategic Finance team at Instacart is a high-impact team that drives clarity, decisions, and results across the company. As a Senior Strategic Financial Analyst, you will be part of a small team within a 25-person organization and will have regular interactions with senior leadership. You will be expected to develop executive-ready materials, including narrative memos, dashboards, and scenario/sensitivity analyses, to inform strategic priorities and resource allocation.
Instacart's commitment to flexibility and remote work allows employees to choose where they work best, whether it's from home, an office, or a coffee shop, while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. This role is open to candidates across Canada, with a preference for those on the West Coast.
What You Will Do
- Own topline forecasting for Instacart's Core grocery business, building and maintaining driver-based models that 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
- 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
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 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 analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex insights to executive stakeholders
- Ability to partner cross-functionally and build strong relationships with various teams
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice to Have
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
- Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python or SQL
- Experience with machine learning or statistical modeling
- Certification in finance or accounting, such as CFA or CPA
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Access to the latest technology and tools
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Showcase your ability to communicate complex financial insights to non-technical stakeholders by including examples of executive-ready materials you've developed in the past.
- Tip: Highlight your experience with driver-based financial models and scenario/sensitivity analyses to demonstrate your ability to drive finance and growth strategies.
- Tip: Emphasize your ability to partner cross-functionally and build strong relationships with various teams, including Product, Marketing, and Data Science.
- Tip: Be prepared to walk through your thought process and approach to solving complex financial problems, and provide specific examples from your experience.
- Tip: Research Instacart's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's mission and goals.
- Tip: Consider including a link to your LinkedIn profile or a personal website that showcases your skills and experience, to provide additional context for your application.
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