Apply faster with JobTailor
RecommendedApply
Apply your way
Use the standard apply link, or let JobTailor help you move faster.
- Apply directly in one click
- No setup required
- Best if you’re in a hurry
✨ Start AI Apply
Vice President of Financial Planning – Analysis
Instructure. Lead the annual operating plan process, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives and growth targets.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the annual operating plan process, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives and growth targets.
- Develop and maintain SaaS financial metrics and models to support strategic initiatives and potential M&A analysis.
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Executive Leadership Team, driving financial discipline and strategic focus across all departments.
- Present detailed financial analysis, commentary on business performance, and recommended actions to the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors.
- Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, identifying key drivers of variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators and SaaS metrics to evaluate business health and efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to increase accuracy, efficiency, and speed of insights.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the global FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, analytical rigor, and business partnership.
- Manage the team's workload, priorities, and professional development to ensure the department meets the evolving needs of the growing organization.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA is strongly preferred.
- Proven FP&A leadership experience in a B2B SaaS company at ~$500M+ ARR.
- Deep expertise in SaaS business models, metrics, and financial operations.
- Proven track record of building and managing complex financial models and driving company-wide annual planning and forecasting processes.
- Demonstrated experience in a private equity–backed environment preferred.
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise financial narratives and actionable business insights.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling.
- Strong knowledge of financial systems and data visualization tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- High degree of integrity, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles
- 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
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
ATS Keywords
✓ Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingSaaS financial metricsbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysiskey performance indicatorsM&A analysisanalytical skillsquantitative skillsfinancial operations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationpresentation skillscollaborationanalytical rigorattention to detailintegrityintellectual curiositymentoringadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMBA