Lead Financial Analyst – Finance Business Partner

Great Minds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to empower strategic decision-making through FP&A tools and reports. This full-time, remote role requires strong financial expertise and communication skills to support executive leaders. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in corporate FP&A, with a focus on budgeting and forecasting. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of corporate FP&A experience.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop FP&A acumen with leaders through decision support.
• Provide in-depth support to executive decision makers.
• Drive adoption of decision support tools.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Lead Financial Analyst – Finance Business Partner

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We have two FP&A positions available, each with similar qualifications but different scopes. Please review both and apply to the one that best matches your interests.

About Great Minds

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve intuitive, effective tools tailored for today’s classrooms.

We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich curricula in math, science, and ELA, grounded in research and designed with educators. Our materials are aligned with real classroom needs and aim to produce lasting student outcomes.

Our commitment extends beyond curriculum to include professional learning, technology, and responsive service to support adoption and impact.

Our Products

• Eureka Math, the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.
• Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters ELA, offering grade-level instruction integrating literature, history, and arts, grounded in the science of reading.
• PhD Science, a hands-on K-5 science program fostering curiosity and enduring knowledge.

Future Directions

We are focused on creating connected, customer-informed experiences across the educator journey—from curriculum to professional development and platform support—with the aim of being a true partner in educator impact.

Job Purpose

The Finance Business Partner role involves empowering strategic decision-making through tools, forecasting models, and reports that simplify FP&A analysis, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop FP&A acumen with leaders through hands-on decision support, coaching, and storytelling.
• Assess and anticipate decision makers’ needs, building close partnerships with executives and stakeholders.
• Provide in-depth support to executive decision makers, including risk mitigation and performance monitoring.
• Support budgeting, business case development, and performance course correction.
• Equip leaders with tooling, reports, and dashboards for evidence-based decisions.
• Drive adoption of decision support tools through tailored functionality and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of corporate FP&A experience, with a background in accounting and progression into FP&A.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding of P&L, KPIs, and reporting methodologies.
• Strategic thinking, business acumen, and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with digital tools: Excel (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, DAX), PowerBI or similar.
• Experience in coaching, problem-solving, and building stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work on a team using agile principles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Additional Details

Full-time, remote role with a salary range of $102,000-$112,000, plus benefits. A cover letter and resume are required. Background checks will be conducted. Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer.