Growth Strategist (Foundational Goal Performance)

Canva Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hybrid Sydney Full-time Mid-level Growth Marketing

Mid-level Growth Marketing role at Canva. Sydney · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Work with Finance, Product, Growth and GTM on strategic priorities
Quantify growth bets against revenue and MAU goals during planning
Convert strategy and experiment findings into forecast inputs
Track delivery, scope, timing and impact against forecasts
Investigate funnel changes and forecast gaps with Finance

What you bring

Five to eight years in financial analysis, FP&A, data/BI or strategy
Strong analytical ability and financial modelling skills
Clear communication across Finance, Growth and Product audiences
Stakeholder influence across Finance, Product, Growth and GTM
Independent, rigorous judgment in a fast-moving environment

Who this fits

You'll suit analytical strategists who can turn unclear initiatives into quantified financial results and explain complexity clearly. The role rewards curiosity about how decisions affect performance, comfort with independent work, and relationship-building across teams. It can be based in Sydney or Melbourne, with virtual interviews.

From the employer

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

This role can be based out of either our Sydney or Melbourne campus. Our flagship campus is in Sydney, with a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide too. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you'd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

Partnering closely with our Topline Finance team, staying close to the strategic bets running across Product, Growth and GTM
Working with Growth and Product teams to identify and size key strategic bets against revenue and MAU targets during annual planning
Translating strategic initiatives and experiment results into financial outcomes that feed our monthly and quarterly revenue forecasting
Tracking initiative delivery against forecast and flagging changes in scope, timing or impact as they come up
Maintaining a live view of our financial performance against full-year revenue targets, including risks and opportunities tied to key initiatives
Monitoring the health of the commercial funnel, spotting shifts early and getting to the bottom of what's driving them
Leading deep dives into forecast variance with Finance, digging into what's behind gaps between actuals and forecast, and helping us get better at forecasting over time

You're probably a match if

You've got 5-8 years' experience in an analytical role - financial or business analysis, FP&A, data/BI or strategy - ideally with some time in a high-growth tech or startup environment
You bring strong analytical and financial modelling skills, and can turn ambiguous strategic initiatives into clear, quantified financial outcomes
You communicate with confidence, and can simplify complexity for both Finance and Growth/Product audiences
You know how to build trust and influence stakeholders across Finance, Product, Growth and GTM
You're comfortable making decisions based on data, with a genuine bias toward rigour
You're a self-starter who thrives working independently in a fast-paced, still-forming environment
You're genuinely curious about how strategic decisions play out in the numbers

About the team

The Foundational Goal Strategy & Performance team sits at the heart of driving Canva's growth and impact. We partner across the organisation to tackle our biggest strategic questions, shape long-term opportunities, and make sure we're focused on the most impactful priorities. You'll join a group of problem-solvers who proactively surface new growth opportunities and thrive on tackling the challenges that shape Canva's growth trajectory - analytical, strategic, and pragmatic about getting things done through strong relationships across the business.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.