Director of FP&A, Instructure

• The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SaaS business models and metrics, expense and cash forecasting, exceptional financial modeling skills, and a proven record of building and leading high-performing teams
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5+ years leading an FP&A team
• Proven success in a private equity–backed SaaS company, including building pro forma financial statements for acquisitions, restructuring, and long-range planning
• Proficiency with financial planning tools (Adaptive Planning, Anaplan) and ERP systems (NetSuite)
• Strong forecasting and reporting skills for key cash flow metrics, including Cash EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to build dynamic financial models
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders
• Strong leadership, project management, and people management abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across the organization

Desirable

• We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of FP&A to lead our finance business partner team
• In this pivotal role, you’ll shape financial strategy, drive business performance, and ensure Instructure’s long-term financial health as we enter our next phase of growth under private equity sponsorship
• Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will partner closely with the executive team and department heads, delivering data-driven insights and guidance to support critical decisions
• As a key partner to our executives, guiding financial decisions that shape Instructure’s future
• You'll lead expense planning (P&L and cash impact), including the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Partner with the Director of FP&A, Revenue to forecast and manage EBITDA performance
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis
• Translate strategic initiatives into clear financial plans and budgets
• Deliver variance analysis with actionable insights to improve results
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and senior executives, guiding decisions with data-driven insights
• Collaborate with department heads (Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering) to align financial and operational strategies
• Prepare board and executive presentations that clearly communicate performance, strategy, and risks/opportunities
• Support M&A opportunities with financial due diligence and modeling
• Partner with G&A leaders to refine practices, improve forecast inputs, and strengthen expense controls
• Establish scalable, consistent forecasting processes to improve accuracy and reduce variances
• Partner with Accounting during month-end close to ensure results align with forecasts and maintain accuracy
• Lead and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed FP&A team
• Foster a culture of shared purpose, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor
• Mentor team members to grow as strategic business partners and advance their careers