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Strategic Finance Special Projects Manager

Instacart
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Accounting & Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting with a focus on commercial deals or partnerships.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including multi-scenario and sensitivity analyses for complex, multi-year agreements.
  • Proven track record owning the finance workstream end-to-end for complex commercial agreements—from initial scoping and pricing through signature and post-close performance tracking.
  • Hands-on experience partnering with Sales/Business Development and Legal to structure and negotiate contract terms that balance growth and unit economics.
  • Strong command of accounting fundamentals and unit economics; ability to build and reconcile partner- and portfolio-level P&Ls and cash flow impacts.
Nice to have
  • MBA or relevant advanced degree.
  • Experience in marketplace, consumer internet, retail, or B2B SaaS business models.
  • Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with BI tools and building AI workflows (e.g., complex Claude prompts).
  • Experience building pricing frameworks, rate cards, and scalable deal desk processes.
  • Familiarity with revenue recognition and partnership accounting considerations for multi-element arrangements.
What the job really is

As a Strategic Finance Special Projects Manager at Instacart, you will lead high-impact projects that drive growth and value creation across the organization. Your responsibilities will include financial modeling, scenario analysis, and translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior executives. You will collaborate with various teams to support strategic decisions related to pricing, monetization, and investment allocation.

Benefits
  • Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where employees work.
  • Eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
Things to weigh
  • Base pay varies significantly by location, with specific ranges provided for different states.
  • No detailed information on additional benefits beyond compensation and equity grants is provided.
  • Role involves high ambiguity, which may not suit all candidates.
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