Senior FP&A Analyst

InStride

. Perform analysis and prepare reports supporting the annual budget process .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, with a strong focus on budget management and variance analysis. Proficient in utilizing financial systems and tools to support decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

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Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementForecastingNetSuiteCube

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingVariance ReportingROI AnalysisNPV AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFP&A SystemsAnalytics ToolsCRM SystemsTableau

Industry Keywords

Private-EquityHigh-Growth TechnologyFinancial ReportingOperational CloseCost-Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform analysis and prepare reports supporting the annual budget process
Contribute to financial and operational close and reporting processes
Assist with financial forecasting and update the long-range financial forecast model
Partner with teams to validate modeling assumptions
Help drive annual budgeting, maintaining budget templates and scenarios
Own headcount and contractor cost forecasting, including roster-level detail, burden rates, role-by-role phasing, and plan reconciliation
Create, consolidate, and distribute monthly reports and critical metrics
Support monthly financial close and annual financial audit activities
Prepare YTD and full-year reporting packages for auditors, lenders, and sponsors
Perform budget-versus-actual variance reporting and support presentations to functional leaders
Provide analytical support to assigned teams and build cross-business relationships
Build executive, board, partner, and client presentations with P&L commentary, revenue bridges, and KPI pages
Provide decision support using ROI, NPV, and benchmarking for partnerships, contracts, and M&A activities
Analyze vendor, cloud, and other significant spend categories and identify cost-efficiency opportunities
Research, select, implement, and refine FP&A processes and systems
Maintain scenarios, data fetches, and mappings in Cube and NetSuite
Use AI for repeatable tasks such as variance commentary, reconciliation checks, deck production, and document summaries, applying human judgment for final tie-outs
Research markets, customers, and products to strengthen financial support
Perform ad hoc research, analysis, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be located in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, or WI
4+ years of finance experience, preferably in a high-growth technology company or consulting firm
Prior experience working for a private-equity backed company, including sponsor and lender reporting cadence
Proven track record of achievement and delivering impactful results
Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to distill issues into simple, structured frameworks and communicate them clearly
Experience partnering with leaders across sales, marketing, R&D, operations, and other functions
Strong communication skills with individuals at all organizational levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities
Experience with ERP, FP&A, Analytics, CRM, or other finance-function systems
Ability to collaborate across teams and with universities and corporate clients
Prior experience with NetSuite, Cube, and Tableau is a plus
Hands-on use of AI tools in finance or analytical workflows is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

2,800+ online certificate and degree programs through the Step Forward program
Tuition covered upfront, regardless of course of study, degree type, or school; eligible starting Day 1
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible vacation policy
Paid family leave
Best-in-class health care benefits
COVID vaccination may be required before entering the office or attending future InStride-related events