Finance Manager, Adaptive Planning

Instructure, Inc.•,

2d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Instructure is seeking a Finance Manager to own Adaptive Planning, the company’s planning platform. The role serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the platform, managing its models, integrations, security, and reporting in support of annual operating plan, budget, and forecast cycles. The position also supports company-wide headcount planning and personnel cost forecasting. Working with FP&A, Accounting, IT, and business partners, the Finance Manager maintains accurate planning data, translates business needs into scalable platform and process solutions, and reduces manual work so the Finance team can focus more on analysis. The role administers planning cycles and reporting, builds and audits system integrations and data loads, manages access, trains and supports users, and troubleshoots issues with internal teams, Workday support, and external consultants. It also manages headcount roll-forwards and personnel cost assumptions, reconciles headcount and costs across systems, and models scenarios for leadership and planning cycles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of Adaptive Planning administration and model-building experience.
Hands-on experience with Adaptive reporting tools, dashboards, and OfficeConnect.
Solid FP&A knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Experience forecasting headcount and personnel costs, including working with HRIS and payroll data.
Experience building and troubleshooting integrations and data loads between Adaptive and ERP or other source systems.
Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
Ability to analyze large data sets, solve problems, and translate business needs into system and process solutions.
Clear communication skills and ability to work with Finance and non-Finance teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
Must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name and current physical location and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Nice To Haves

Workday Adaptive Planning certification.
Adaptive Planning administration and model-building experience at a SaaS or technology company.

Responsibilities

Own Adaptive Planning administration and serve as the primary internal administrator and subject matter expert.
Maintain and improve model architecture, including dimensions, levels, attributes, versions, sheets, formulas, and calculated accounts.
Manage AOP, budget, forecast, and actuals versions, including rollovers, planning calendars, and period locks.
Build and maintain integrations and data loads between Adaptive and source systems such as ERP, HRIS, CRM, and the data warehouse; audit and reconcile data against Accounting records.
Manage user roles, permissions, and licenses while aligning access with data privacy and internal control requirements.
Create and maintain management reporting packages, dashboards, scorecards, and OfficeConnect reports.
Work with FP&A leaders, Accounting, and IT to translate business requirements into scalable model changes and design, test, and deploy them under change management and testing procedures.
Train and support budget owners, business partners, and FP&A team members; maintain documentation for platform users.
Identify automation opportunities, use automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual work and improve accuracy, and evaluate new Adaptive features.
Investigate system issues, resolve them internally when possible, and coordinate with Workday support and outside consultants when needed.
Manage the company-wide headcount roll-forward from actuals through plan, including requisition-level detail, hiring assumptions, and salary, bonus, commission, benefits, taxes, and contractor costs.
Reconcile headcount and personnel costs across HRIS, payroll, ERP, and Adaptive at each close.
Model leadership scenarios and support the budget, forecasts, and long-range plan.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Ownership program for all full-time employees.
Flexible work culture, with remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration arrangements varying by role, team, and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and an annual late-December “Dim the Lights” period, subject to departmental needs.
Wellness programs and mental health support.
Learning and development resources and professional development tools.
Tuition reimbursement.
Technology and tools to support employees’ work.
Motivosity employee recognition program.
Inclusive, supportive culture centered on meaningful connection.