Strategic Finance Manager

Overview

At Instabase, we’re passionate about democratizing access to cutting-edge AI innovation to solve unstructured data problems for organizations. We offer a consumption-based pricing model and a global presence with offices in San Francisco, London, and Bengaluru. We are a people-first, experimental, curious, and customer-obsessed team focused on turning unstructured data into insights.

As a Strategic Finance Manager , you will serve as a key architect of the company’s financial future. In this IC role, you will provide the financial framework and analytical insights necessary to drive long-term growth, optimize capital allocation, and support executive decision-making. You will partner closely with leadership across Sales, Product, and Engineering to translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans.

What you’ll do:

• Develop strategic models and forecasts
• Own and update cashflow and operating models
• Help set strategy and drive key business initiatives (such as acquisitions, partnerships, new business lines, pricing structures, and other high-priority projects)
• Manage performance by defining, tracking, and monitoring critical success metrics
• Improve reporting frameworks and processes to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable data
• Identify new, scalable business opportunities by analyzing markets, competitors, and trends
• Lead financial modeling for new product pricing structures and contract terms
• Assist in managing investor relations and preparation of Board-level materials
• Support operating partners with fund budgets and periodic operational/financial reviews

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or strategy/business operations for an enterprise software company
• Ability to provide high-level strategic analysis
• Excellent quantitative skills with experience building and owning operating models
• Strong collaboration with business partners, department leads, and investors; trusted and objective advisor
• Technical autonomy: able to navigate ambiguity and deliver polished results independently
• Attention to detail with a rigorous approach to data validation
• Comfortable with SQL and presenting strategy to the Executive Leadership team

Compensation : The base salary range for this role is $185,000 to $210,000 + bonus, equity, and US benefits. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and skills.

Benefits :

• Flexible PTO : Time off to live your life
• Instabreak Fridays : 6 company-wide Friday breaks throughout the year
• Comprehensive Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Parental Leave & Fertility Benefits
• Therapy Sessions Covered
• Wellness Stipend
• Lunch on Us : Lunch credit when in the office

Location : Hybrid

Instabase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability status, or veteran status. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.