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Alina Traistaru, M.B.A.

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Sr. Director, Finance at insightsoftware
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Alina Traistaru is a strategic finance leader with over 18 years of experience specializing in FP&A for the SaaS, Biotech, and Technology sectors. She excels in navigating high-stakes situations like acquisitions and spin-offs, building financial infrastructure and high-performing teams. She holds an MBA from California Miramar University and is described as energetic, strategic, and an excellent leader.

Alina is dedicated to advancing the finance profession, serving on the AFPs North America FP&A Advisory Council. She actively contributes to creating educational content, shaping conferences, and sharing best practices to empower the broader FP&A community. This commitment demonstrates a passion for mentorship and developing others in her field.

Unique fact: She built an entire FP&A function from the ground up during a full corporate spin-off, showcasing her ability to create stability and structure amidst complexity.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Finance
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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FP&A Transformation
Her career is defined by transforming finance functions during complex events like acquisitions and PE integrations. Her headline is, "FP&A Should Shape the Business, Not Just Report On It. "
SaaS Economics
Focuses on how unit economics and retention drive value, regardless of industry. She previously led projects to sharpen SaaS pricing strategy and unit economics for a $1B portfolio.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Sr. Director, Finance
insightsoftware
9-2023 - 4-2025
Director of Finance
Perceptive Inc.
6-2021
Principal | FP&A Consultant
Sunrise Consulting
2021 - 9-2023
Vice President, Finance
University of Arizona Global Campus
2020 - 2021
Sr. Manager, Finance
Viasat Inc.
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Education
2010 - 2012
MBA
California Miramar University
B.S.
Academia de Studii Economice din București
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