[Remote] Senior Financial Analyst, Retailer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Instacart is transforming the grocery industry by providing essential services for grocery delivery. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support retailer partnerships through financial analysis, modeling, and strategic recommendations that drive business growth.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end financial modeling for retailer partnerships, including pricing strategies, incentive structures, unit economics, and ROI analyses with scenario and sensitivity testingPartner with Retail Partnerships and Deal Desk to translate strategy into clear financial outcomes; support negotiations with data-driven recommendations and crisp trade-off frameworksBuild and maintain driver-based forecasts for a portfolio of retailer deals; establish KPIs, track performance vs. plan, and surface insights that improve margin and paybackDesign and standardize scalable templates, playbooks, and dashboards that streamline diligence, approval, and post-close performance managementCreate executive-ready materials—models, memos, and presentations—that distill complex analyses into clear narratives and decisionsCollaborate cross-functionally with Data Science, Accounting, Revenue Operations, and Legal to ensure operational feasibility, policy alignment, and accurate financial treatmentSkills4+ years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Management Consulting supporting commercial deals or growth initiatives in technology, e-commerce, marketplace, logistics, or retailBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related quantitative fieldAdvanced financial modeling skills in Excel/Google Sheets, including driver-based models, cohort and retention analysis, and scenario/sensitivity analysisProficiency in SQL for self-serve analysis and experience with a BI tool (e.g., Looker or Tableau)Demonstrated experience evaluating or structuring commercial partnerships or contracts (pricing, unit economics, and ROI modeling) and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholdersExperience with marketplace or retailer/CPG partnerships and multi-sided platform economicsHands-on collaboration with Sales/Partnerships and Legal on deal terms (e.g., volume commitments, incentives, performance SLAs)Familiarity with revenue recognition concepts (e.g., ASC 606) and how contract structures impact financial treatmentExperience building dashboards in Looker/Tableau and automating workflows with SQL or PythonMBA, CFA, or CPABenefitsInstacart is a Flex First teamOur 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 OverviewInstacart 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 SponsorshipInstacart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 23 in 2026, 152 in 2025, 173 in 2024, 109 in 2023, 159 in 2022, 170 in 2021, 59 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.