Strategic Finance Analyst - Retail

About the position The Finance Analyst of Retailer Partnerships at Instacart plays a crucial role in supporting business development and sales teams by analyzing and improving deal outcomes. This position requires a blend of detailed analytical skills and strategic thinking to drive investment recommendations and enhance unit economics across major retailer partnerships. Responsibilities • Serve as the direct business partner to the head of new retailer partnerships and major retailer teams. , • Identify and execute on opportunities to improve deal outcomes. , • Work across teams to establish deal terms that align incentives across all stakeholders in the ecosystem. , • Run analysis on ROI, payback, and strategic value of each major deal. , • Develop, monitor, and drive deeper understanding of the entire P&L to improve unit economics and report on key metrics tracking. , • Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and analysis using SQL to self-serve data for analyses. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Finance, Business or other related field. , • 3-5 years work experience in a relevant field with demonstrated financial acumen and a track record of leveraging data for business impact. , • Highly proficient in advanced Excel modeling with strong attention to detail. , • Basic knowledge of SQL is required. , • Ability to use data to identify and quantify opportunities for growth or profitability improvement. , • Demonstrated experience thinking strategically about complex business problems, developing frameworks and providing recommendations. , • A self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Nice-to-haves • Strategic Finance experience at a fast-paced, high-growth technology company is preferred. , • Experience with partnerships and consumer marketplaces is strongly preferred. , • Advanced SQL and data visualization knowledge is preferred. , • Polished communication skills and comfort working with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership. Benefits • Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits. , • New hire equity grant and annual refresh grants. Apply Job!