Strategic Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Penn Foster

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201 - 500 employees

📚 Education

👥 B2C

🤝 B2B

Education • B2C • B2B

Penn Foster is an online, accredited career school and college that provides self-paced, career-focused diplomas, certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees across vocational and professional fields. Its programs cover healthcare, veterinary technology (including an AVMA-CVTEA accredited Vet Tech program), skilled trades (HVACR, electrician, plumbing), business, IT, criminal justice, design, and high school diplomas accredited through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. Penn Foster serves primarily individual learners with flexible, online study options and also offers training solutions for organizations and employers.

📋 Description

• Own the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes • Partner with leaders across the organization to develop financial plans aligned to strategic priorities • Deliver scenario modeling and business insights that support executive decision-making • Drive accountability, consistency, and rigor across planning activities • Assess current planning, reporting, and forecasting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability • Help lead the evaluation and implementation of a future FP&A planning platform • Drive automation initiatives utilizing modern reporting, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities • Build processes that reduce manual effort and increase organizational agility • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and business leaders to evaluate customer acquisition, retention, enrollment, and revenue drivers, providing insights that improve business performance and investment decisions. • Develop and maintain forecasting models that incorporate key business drivers, including customer acquisition, retention, conversion, and lifetime value metrics. • Translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations • Support strategic investments, growth initiatives, and operational improvements through financial analysis and business case development • Lead a team consisting of a Manager of FP&A and Senior Analysts • Assess team capabilities and create development plans that elevate performance and readiness • Build organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning • Oversee monthly reporting, performance reviews, variance analysis, and KPI reporting • Develop executive presentations and materials for senior leadership discussions • Provide forward-looking analysis of key business drivers, risks, and opportunities

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within FP&A • Demonstrated experience utilizing metrics such as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Life Value (LTV), retention, churn, cohort analysis, or similar measures to inform financial planning and business decision-making • Experience improving, scaling, or transforming FP&A functions in complex organizations • Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes • Strong business partnership and executive communication skills • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams • Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities • Experience with planning, reporting, and business intelligence tools • Strong process improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and automation

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401K with a company match • Generous paid time off • Sponsored volunteer opportunities • Free access to all of our online programs