Manager, Strategic Finance - REQ002084_1-3175

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:Manager, StrategicFinanceCollege Board - FinanceLocation: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live nearCollege Board offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid(Tuesday and Wednesday in office).Type: This is a full-time positionAbout the TeamThe Strategic Finance team is a highly collaborative team, working withsenior leaders across the organization to drive key decisions thatstrengthen the outcomes of our programs and services. As the FinancialPlanning & Analysis (FP&A) arm of the Finance division, we leverage astrong understanding of College Board's economics, a broad range offinancial models, and deep relationships with program leaders to manageand analyze a billion-dollar budget. Our work ensures that the CollegeBoard's resources are strategically and sustainably allocated insupport of our mission to clear a path for all students to own theirfuture.About the OpportunityAs a Manager of Strategic Finance, you are an adept translator betweenprogram priorities and the organization's financial strategy. You helpteams craft and refine their budgets, accurately forecast changesthroughout the year, and keep leadership apprised of the financialhealth and needs of your portfolio of programs. You are yourportfolio's budget expert - masterfully tracking and telling thestories behind the investments, regularly adjusting projections toreflect new trends and inputs, and consistently using your financialmodeling and analytical superpowers to provide actionable insights andrecommendations to drive executive decision-making. Our ideal candidateis passionate about finance, has a strong understanding of FP&A bestpractices, and is driven by a desire to make a positive impact onstudent's this role, you will be responsible for:Budgeting & forecasting (40%)- Run annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for programs in your portfolio```{=html}```- Lead monthly variance reviews with budget managers and ensure your programs stay on track to meet annual finance targets- Maintain expense projections, regularly updating assumptions to reflect the latest vendor agreements, program decisions, and market trends- Build and streamline financial models to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy- Proactively identify and size risks, opportunities, and other watch itemsFinancial analysis (25%)- Support key analytical work streams, which may include unit cost analyses, ROI assessments, targeted cost reduction exercises, or other strategic finance projects.- Distill complex analyses into key insights and recommendations that drive sound business and strategy decisionsReporting (15%)- Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reports- Proactively design custom strategic financial reports, outlining actionable insights for senior leadershipPartnership management (10%)- Build and maintain relationships with program and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure understanding of priority work and resourcing needs- Serve as a finance expert and business partner for portfolio programsAbout YouYou have:- Expertise in financial planning and analysis, with 5-7 years experience with budgeting and forecasting work- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related technical field preferred- Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the team- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including extensive experience in financial mod ling- Strong communication and customer service skills, including experience summarizing complex financial analyses and presenting key findings to senior management- Solid understanding of corporate finance- Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills- Experience with financial planning systems preferred, e.g. Workday Adaptive Planning- A passion for supporting educational and career opportunities for millions of students- The ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business- Authorization to work in the United StatesAll roles at College Board require:A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities andmission-driven workAuthorization to work in the United States for any employerCuriosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with awillingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and acomfort learning and applying new digital tools independently andproactively.Clear and concise communication skills, w

Created: 2025-12-05