Manager, Strategic Finance

September 30

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The College Board

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Education • Non-profit

The College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. It connects students to college success and opportunity by supporting them in building essential skills for higher education and removing barriers to access. The College Board operates with a focus on respect, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a diverse and dedicated team of professionals. Based in several locations across the United States, they strive to modernize operations and increase their digital footprint, supporting students and families nationwide.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1900

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Run annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for programs in your portfolio • Lead monthly variance reviews with budget managers and ensure programs stay on track to meet annual finance targets • Maintain expense projections and regularly update assumptions for 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 items • Support analytical work streams, including unit cost analyses, ROI assessments, and targeted cost reduction exercises • Distill complex analyses into key insights and recommendations for business and strategy decisions • Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reports • Design custom strategic financial reports and outline actionable insights for senior leadership • Build and maintain relationships with program and cross-functional teams and serve as a finance expert and business partner • Keep leadership apprised of financial health and needs of portfolio programs and manage analysis for a billion-dollar budget

🎯 Requirements

• 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 ability to manage multiple projects • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including extensive experience in financial modeling • 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 • 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 States • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and willingness to experiment with AI-driven solutions • Clear and concise written and verbal communication • A learner's mindset and commitment to growth • Collaborative and empathetic approach

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package • Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions • Remote-first workplace policy with option for hybrid for candidates near College Board offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) • Open, transparent conversations about compensation and salary adjustments by location • A mission-driven workplace and a team that invests in your development and success