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Senior Finance Manager, R&D
Instructure. Lead finance support for R&D departments, including annual planning, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and analysis .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis to support R&D finance functions, while effectively collaborating with engineering and product teams. Proven leadership in mentoring and developing financial processes aligned with strategic initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial ModelingForecasting TechniquesP&L AnalysisLeadership SkillsSaaS Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisCost ManagementBudgetingAdvanced Excel FunctionsResource PlanningReportingOperational ProcessesBusiness Process ImprovementData AnalysisFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationPresentation SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Financial DashboardsCloud Infrastructure
Certifications & Qualifications
MBACPA
Industry Keywords
FP&AEngineering FinanceHigh-Growth SaaSR&D FinanceCost of Goods Sold
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead finance support for R&D departments, including annual planning, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and analysis
- Own the P&L process and analysis for R&D functions, including headcount, cost of goods sold, infrastructure and hosting spend, and other operating expenses
- Drive coordinated headcount and resource planning aligned with product roadmaps and company priorities
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership
- Partner with engineering and platform teams on cost of goods sold analysis and cost-management opportunities
- Partner with corporate FP&A on the long-range planning model
- Develop repeatable business, operational, and financial processes
- Mentor a senior analyst
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects with financial modeling, analysis, and recommendations
- Identify and build AI-driven process improvements across R&D finance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- MBA or CPA preferred
- Eight or more years of experience in FP&A, Engineering Finance, or a related field
- Experience ideally in high-growth SaaS
- Experience partnering with engineering or product teams
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure cost drivers is a plus
- Proven experience in a senior finance role
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
- Expert proficiency in financial modeling
- Proficiency in forecasting techniques and advanced Excel functions
- All employees must pass a background check
- Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, valid contact number, and residential address
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Full-time employee participation in ownership program
- Flexible work culture
- Generous time off, including local holidays and annual “Dim the Lights” period
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Learning and development resources
- Professional development tools and tuition reimbursement
- Technology and tools needed to do your best work
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- Inclusive, supportive culture