Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Panorama Education seeks an experienced and highly skilled Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to drive strategic financial planning and analysis across the organization. This role will provide advanced financial insights, analysis, and strategic guidance to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A and business partnering, with 7-8 years of relevant experience. This role will report directly to the VP of Strategic Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate business performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and budgets to support both operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Monitor key financial metrics and indicators, providing detailed insights into variances and recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Strategic Planning and Decision Support:
  • Collaborate with business leaders to develop strategic plans, annual budgets, and long-term financial projections aligned with organizational goals.
  • Provide financial guidance and scenario analysis to support business initiatives, investments, and resource allocation decisions.
  • Assess the financial impact of proposed strategies, projects, and investments, offering recommendations to optimize returns and mitigate risks.

• Business Partnership and Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters.
  • Work closely with operational teams to understand their challenges, objectives, and opportunities, providing financial expertise to assist in problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Serve as a liaison between finance and other business functions, ensuring alignment on financial goals and priorities.

• Process Improvement and Efficiency:
  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
  • Drive initiatives to improve financial performance through data-driven insights and analysis.
  • Implement best practices and standardized procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
• 7-8 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles, preferably in a corporate finance or consulting environment.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business performance and adding value through financial expertise and collaboration.
• Highly proficient in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and spreadsheet software (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Experience with financial systems/software, especially Adaptive Planning and NetSuite.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Prior experience in growth stage startups, EdTech, and/or K-12 education is highly desirable.

Base Salary: $153,000 – $204,000