Corporate Finance Analyst

Summary

Join Instacart's Corporate Finance team as a Finance Analyst focused on Opex. Partner with stakeholders to manage expense budgets, develop forecasts, and conduct financial analyses. Ensure the accuracy of monthly accounting transactions and identify process automation opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing impactful insights and supporting long-range planning. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for financial stewardship and process improvement. The position offers a flexible remote work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or operations with a strong track record of managing Opex
• Proficiency in financial software/tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent) and financial modeling
• Experience building and managing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, polished communication skills with experience presenting insights to cross-functional stakeholders
• A self-starter with a positive attitude who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented setting

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to manage operating expense budgets and forecasts
• Review and validate monthly accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and alignment with forecast assumptions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial processes (e.g., accruals, invoice coding, allocations) are executed in line with expectations
• Prepare monthly variance analyses with meaningful insights and commentary
• Develop and maintain ad hoc reporting to monitor spend and key performance indicators
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement through automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Accounting, and supported organizations
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for designated cost centers
• Support annual and long-range planning cycles by providing data-driven insights and scenario modeling
• Effectively communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders and clear calls to action

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adaptive Insights or similar financial planning systems
• Strong foundation in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and an interest in leveraging automation to enhance financial processes
• Prior experience in FP&A, operating expense management, or a Corporate Finance environment
• Familiarity with process improvements and efficiency building through financial systems
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance teams

Benefits

• Highly market-competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Remote work
• New hire equity grant
• Annual refresh grants