[Remote] Strategic Finance Special Projects Manager

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Instacart is a grocery technology company transforming how people access groceries and household goods. The Strategic Finance Special Projects Manager will lead high-impact, ambiguous projects involving financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, executive recommendations, and cross-functional strategic finance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Own high-impact, ambiguous projects end-to-end — from opportunity sizing and financial modeling to scenario analysis and executive recommendation Build and maintain complex forecasting and scenario models that inform strategic decisions across pricing, monetization, resourcing, and investment allocation Translate financial analysis into clear, executive-ready narratives, dashboards, and KPI scorecards that drive C-suite action Define the right metrics, then dig into them — surfacing the insights and frameworks that move the needle on business performance Partner with the team on high priority projects across the Strategic Finance organization, leaning into high-priority work spanning Consolidation, Operating Costs, Commercial, and Marketing Finance Skills 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 Ability to communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly to senior executives in written and verbal formats 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 Demonstrated success managing a fast-moving pipeline with multiple concurrent deals and cross-functional stakeholders Benefits Employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Company Overview Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//www.instacart.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Instacart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 147 in 2025, 168 in 2024, 108 in 2023, 159 in 2022, 170 in 2021, 59 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.