Finance Manager, Education Solutions

Scholastic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,100 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)

Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Generous Parental Leave Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Scholastic is seeking a Finance Manager for its Education Solutions group in New York City. This role involves financial planning, performance analysis, and collaboration with various departments to offer financial insights and support.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of finance experience, including budgeting and forecasting, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or FP&A experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven experience supporting cross-functional business partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership across various departments for financial guidance.
• Lead development of Annual Operating Plan and manage quarterly forecasts.
• Provide financial oversight of inventory and monitor financial performance.

Skills

FP&A and financial modeling capabilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective cross-functional business partnering

Strong communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Fusion

PBCS

Hyperion Essbase

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager, Education SolutionsSkip to main contentOur careers page uses cookies to make our site work, understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content on our site and to deliver display ads on other sites to your interests.# CareersFinance Manager, Education Solutions page is loaded## Finance Manager, Education SolutionsApplylocations: New York, New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R15365# **Job Description:**NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Finance Manager, Education Solutions is a strategic business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role provides decision support to cross-functional leadership and drives financial visibility across Sponsored Programs Line of Business and Education Solutions.RESPONSIBILITIES* Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, and the Chief Academic Office to provide ongoing financial guidance and decision support.* Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and manage quarterly forecasts for State Sponsored line of business.* Deliver variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities* Provide financial oversight of inventory, including purchase planning, utilization, and write-offs.* Collaborate with Supply & Demand and NSO team to align volume assumptions with financial projections.* Support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling and performance analysis.* Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.**About Scholastic**For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.Some benefits that we offer:* Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)* Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions* Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees* Generous Parental Leave Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discountThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.#LI-MV1# # **Qualifications**HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)****Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Strong FP&A and financial modeling capabilities* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills* Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights* Effective cross-functional business partnering* Strong communication and presentation skills* Ability to manage competing priorities**Experience and Education:****Experience:*** 5+ years of finance or FP&A experience* Experience supporting cross-functional business partners* Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis* Expert knowledge of Excel and proficient in all MS Office Suite* Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills Demonstrated skills in financial modeling, reporting and analysis* Expert knowledge of Oracle Fusion / PBCS and Hyperion Essbase**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required* MBA or CPA preferred# **Time Type:**Full time# # **Job Type:**Regular# **Job Family Group:**Finance# **Location Region/State:**New York# # **Compensation Range:**Annual Salary: 113,100.00 - 120,000.00# # **EEO Statement:**Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.EEO is the Law PosterEEO Scholastic Policy StatementPay Transparency Provision