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Senior Data Analyst

Instacart
Location
Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only)
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Accounting & Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 5+ years (7+ preferred) of experience in data analytics or analytics engineering roles
  • Strong SQL and cloud data fundamentals, with hands-on experience in Snowflake, dbt, and BI tools (Mode, Looker, Tableau, etc.)
  • Experience building and supporting complex data pipelines with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and traceability
  • Familiarity with financial data structures, accounting processes, and enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Nice to have
  • Public company experience with exposure to SOX compliance
  • Background in high-growth technology environments
  • Experience implementing large-scale financial or operational systems (ERP, enterprise data platforms, etc.)
  • Project management experience a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to support Finance and Accounting teams with scalable data solutions
What the job really is

As a Senior Data Analyst at Instacart, you will drive innovation in financial data by architecting and delivering data models, pipelines, and reporting infrastructure. Your role will involve collaborating with technical and business teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance, while also optimizing cloud spend and supporting revenue accounting initiatives. You will leverage AI technologies to enhance financial analytics and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Benefits
  • Highly market-competitive compensation
  • New hire equity grant
  • Annual refresh grants
Things to weigh
  • Remote role with specific location restrictions (ON, AB, BC, NS only)
  • Base pay range provided but varies based on experience and skills
  • Flex First work policy allows for remote work but may require in-person events
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