About the Role
We are seeking a Manager of Strategic Finance (FP&A) to join our growing finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will serve as a key strategic partner across InStride, bringing data, financial insight, and operational rigor to decision-making as we continue to scale nationally.
This is a high-impact role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is eager to help shape the company’s financial future. You’ll support core FP&A processes, build scalable financial models, and partner with teams across Growth, Tech, and Clinical Operations to evaluate new initiatives, including technology and AI-driven opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and forecasting, including leadership and investor packages, variance analysis, and business performance insights.
- Help drive the annual budgeting process and refine long-term operating models to support strategic growth and margin improvement.
- Partner with Data, Tech, and Operations teams to model and measure the ROI of strategic initiatives, including automation, AI, and market expansion opportunities.
- Build board and investor-ready materials that distill complex analyses into actionable insights for the CFO and leadership team.
- Evaluate and implement tools and processes to enhance financial reporting, analytics, and forecasting efficiency.
- Analyze potential business adjacencies, partnerships, and new market entries, providing financial diligence and scenario planning.
What You Need to Succeed in the Role
- 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or health tech FP&A
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, healthcare administration, or a related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
- Deep financial modeling expertise with the ability to synthesize data into insights that influence executive decisions
- Advanced Excel and presentation building skills
- Prior experience working in tech-enabled healthcare services or value-based healthcare preferred but not required
- Highly analytical and data-driven, with proficiency in using data to make strategic decisions and implement operational improvements
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally with payor (growth), tech/IT/data, and clinical operations teams
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
- Track record of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
- Act as a champion for the use of AI, automation, and data visualization tools to enhance workflows, reduce administrative burden, support scale, and improve cost efficiency
The expected annual salary for this role is between $125,000-$145,000. Actual starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis and will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific skill set, work experience, etc. In addition to base compensation, this role offers a target performance-based bonus.
