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Role Overview

InStride is looking for an Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to be a part of a new, high-performing FP&A practice that can scale with our emerging, high growth company. This role will perform analysis and prepare reports to help support the annual budget process, support the company’s financial and operational close and reporting processes, and assist in putting together the company’s long-range financial forecast. The ideal candidate will be able to partner with team members across the organization to provide financial / analytical support that enables the company to achieve its core mission and maximize enterprise value. InStride is looking for a dynamic candidate who can help research and analyze complex issues and assist in compiling recommendations.

This position will report to the Director, Strategy & FP&A

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating the company’s long-range financial forecast model for specific functional areas (with support from the Director, Strategy & FP&A) and help partner with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that the modeling assumptions are reasonable and current
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for specific functional areas
• Assist in the creation, consolidation and distribution of the company’s monthly financial and operational reports and KPIs
• Build and maintain strong, cross-functional relationships across the business and be the go-to person for analytical support for assigned functional teams
• Support the monthly financial close process and the annual financial audit as required
• Perform analysis and create slides for executive, board of director, or other stakeholder presentations
• Provide analytical / decision support (ROI, NPV, benchmarking, etc.) on key company decisions (partnerships, key customer contracts, M&A activities, etc.)
• Help perform detailed budget vs. actual variance reports for each functional leader within the organization
• Identify financial trends and proactively offer solutions to mitigate negative trends and (or) accelerate positive ones
• Help research processes and systems to optimize the efficiency and performance of the FP&A team
• Develop an understanding of the company’s markets, customers, and products in order to provide more meaningful financial and analytical support to the organization
• Perform ad hoc research, analysis, and reporting as required

Ideal Profile

• 2-3+ years of finance experience, preferably in a high-growth technology company or consulting firm
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a similar discipline
• Consistent track record of achievement and delivering impactful results
• Good understanding of financial analysis (ROI, NPV, scenario modeling, etc.) and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience successfully partnering with team members in other functions (e.g. sales, marketing, etc.)
• An innate curiosity and drive to thoroughly research and analyze issues and problem-solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial/accounting principles
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-centric culture
• Prior experience with NetSuite and Salesforce.com is a plus
• Excited by the challenge of building a world-class business that delivers not only high revenue growth and compelling ROI, but also has a meaningful impact on society
• High EQ, comfort with ambiguity and a “no job too small” startup mentality

InStride is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.