Director, Strategic Finance

🕒 August 24

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $80k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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The College Board

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1900

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

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.

📋 Description

• Run annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for programs in the portfolio • Lead monthly variance reviews with budget managers and ensure programs meet annual finance targets • Maintain expense projections and update assumptions based on vendor agreements, program decisions, and market trends • Build and streamline financial models to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy • Identify and size risks, opportunities, and other watch items • Support analytical work streams including unit cost analyses, ROI assessments, targeted cost reduction exercises, and strategic finance projects • Distill complex analyses into insights and recommendations for business and strategy decisions • Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reports • Design custom strategic financial reports with actionable insights for senior leadership • Build and maintain relationships with program and cross-functional teams • Serve as a finance expert and business partner for portfolio programs

🎯 Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience with budgeting and forecasting work • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related technical field preferred • Strong organization and prioritization skills • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as a team member • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Extensive experience in financial modeling • Strong communication and customer service skills • 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 • 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 • Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions, and comfort learning and applying digital tools independently • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills • Learner's mindset and commitment to growth • Drive for impact and excellence, including solving complex problems and making data-informed decisions • Collaborative and empathetic approach • Authorization to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work option • Hybrid option for candidates near College Board offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) • Fair and competitive compensation • Meaningful career • Supportive team • Comprehensive package designed to help you thrive