Manager, Strategic Finance

Manager, Strategic FinanceThis is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near College Board offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). This is a full-time position.About the TeamThe Strategic Finance team is a highly collaborative team, working with senior leaders across the organization to drive key decisions that strengthen the outcomes of our programs and services. As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) arm of the Finance division, we leverage a strong understanding of College Board's economics, a broad range of financial models, and deep relationships with program leaders to manage and analyze a billion-dollar budget. Our work ensures that the College Board's resources are strategically and sustainably allocated in support of our mission to clear a path for all students to own their future.About the OpportunityAs a Manager of Strategic Finance, you are an adept translator between program priorities and the organization's financial strategy. You help teams craft and refine their budgets, accurately forecast changes throughout the year, and keep leadership apprised of the financial health and needs of your portfolio of programs. You are your portfolio's budget expert - masterfully tracking and telling the stories behind the investments, regularly adjusting projections to reflect new trends and inputs, and consistently using your financial modeling and analytical superpowers to provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive executive decision-making. Our ideal candidate is passionate about finance, has a strong understanding of FP&A best practices, and is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on student's lives. In this role, you will be responsible for:Budgeting & Forecasting (40%)Run annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for programs in your portfolioLead monthly variance reviews with budget managers and ensure your programs stay on track to meet annual finance targetsMaintain expense projections, regularly updating assumptions to reflect the latest vendor agreements, program decisions, and market trendsBuild and streamline financial models to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracyProactively 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 reportsProactively 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 needsServe 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 workBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related technical field preferredStrong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the teamStrong analytical and quantitative skills, including extensive experience in financial modelingStrong communication and customer service skills, including experience summarizing complex financial analyses and presenting key findings to senior managementSolid understanding of corporate financeAdvanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skillsExperience with financial planning systems preferred, e.g. Workday Adaptive PlanningA passion for supporting educational and career opportunities for millions of studentsThe ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board businessAuthorization to work in the United StatesAll roles at College Board require: A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work Authorization to work in the United States for any employer Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. Clear and concise communication skills