Senior Manager of Finance Data Analytics, Instacart

• Have a BS or MS in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experience and have 10+ years across analytics engineering, AI/ML, and data analytics
• 5+ years managing technical teams with a clear progression of impact and seniority
• Strong SQL and data engineering fundamentals, including experience with Snowflake, dbt, and BI tooling (e.g., Mode, Looker, Tableau)
• Experience managing large, complex data pipelines, ensuring data quality, compliance, and traceability
• Experience enforcing data governance policies, including access controls, change management, and lifecycle management
• Deep expertise with financial data models, accounting data structure, and business systems (e.g., Oracle, Adaptive, Workday, Salesforce)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to align technical and non-technical teams
• Proven leadership experience in high-growth, fast-pasted environments

Desirable

• The FinSys Analytics Team operates at the nexus of financial systems, data management, and strategy
• Our mission is to empower Instacart's Finance and Accounting organization by providing accurate, actionable, and high value data solutions
• By blending business acumen with technical expertise, we build and maintain data products that streamline financial reporting, facilitate deep analysis, and support strategic decision-making
• We are seeking an energetic technical leader to manage a growing team of analysts responsible for building the data models, pipelines, and reports that power decision-making across Instacart’s Finance and Accounting organization
• The Finance DS team owns the quantitative backbone of Instacart’s business, including: revenue forecasting; revenue and cost data models; the source of truth for key business metrics (e.g., upsell, churn); and analytical / automation support for planning, forecasting, pricing and strategic finance initiatives
• In this role, you will be responsible for establishing the vision and roadmap for how data science drives Instacart’s financial strategy, profitability, and operational excellence
• In this role you’ll partner closely with technical and non-technical teams alike, to passionately serve the reporting needs of the business, ensuring data products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance
• Additionally, you will spearhead initiatives to support regulatory compliance, collaborate closely with external auditors, and provide seamless support to stakeholders during month-end close
• Design Scalable Financial Data Solutions – Develop robust data models, pipelines, and reporting systems that drive informed decision-making across teams
• Ensure Compliance & Governance – Embed “compliance by design” principles to uphold SOX standards, streamline audits, and enforce data governance
• Champion Data Integrity – Establish rigorous validation and monitoring frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability in financial data
• Lead & Develop Talent – Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Engineering to align data strategies with business objectives and operational needs
• Leadership Communication – Presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, impactful manner
• Cross Functional Collaboration – Partnering with stakeholders and product managers to translate requirements into scalable system designs