Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.

And that's where you come in:

The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Sr. Director of FP&A) will be a critical, strategic leadership role at Instructure. Reporting to the SVP of Finance & Strategy, the Senior Director of FP&A will lead planning, forecasting, budgeting, business modeling, and analytical efforts to drive financial performance and support the company's growth to $1B+ of ARR. This leader will serve as a key business partner to the Executive Leadership Team and departmental heads, translating operational metrics into financial outcomes and providing actionable insights to optimize resource allocation and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Lead the annual operating plan process 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.

• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to drive financial discipline and strategic focus across all departments.

• Present detailed financial analysis, commentary on business performance, and recommended actions to the CEO, CFO, executive leadership team.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• 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.

Team Management & Development

• 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Proven leadership experience working with ~$500M+ ARR B2B SaaS companies (including roles such as FP&A, consulting, banking, or private equity).

• Demonstrated experience using AI in a business setting to drive financial analysis and outcome reporting.

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• 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

• 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

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

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.