Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Unitek Learning; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation — 2 weeks

Holidays & Floating days

401k with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance & forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. You will develop sophisticated models, analyze KPIs, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership, using Excel and Adaptive Planning.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to drive growth opportunities and optimize resource allocation. On-site collaboration with corporate and operational leaders is required three days per week, with Mondays and Fridays optional remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years FP&A or corporate finance experience.
• Strong Excel modeling; Adaptive Planning a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in high-growth, education, or healthcare sectors a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to drive strategic decisions.
• Develop sophisticated financial models using operational inputs to evaluate performance and forecast outcomes.
• Analyze key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and financial planning.
• Prepare and present financial reports for executive leadership and external reporting.
• Develop clear financial narratives communicating drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance

MBA or CPA

Tools

Excel

Adaptive Planning

Office Connect

Job description

• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

This role will be responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and providing strategic financial insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of key financial KPIs, and expertise in Excel, with knowledge of Adaptive Planning being a plus.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to drive strategic decision-making.
• Evolve and maintain sophisticated financial models using operational and business inputs to evaluate business performance, forecast outcomes, and assess growth opportunities.
• Analyze key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and financial planning.
• Prepare and present financial reports, presentations for executive leadership, including materials for Operational Reviews and for external reporting.
• Develop clear and concise financial narratives that communicate key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and the story behind the numbers to support executive decision-making.
• Lead labor cost planning, workforce forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends and support effective resource allocation.
• Drive process improvements and automation within the FP&A function, leveraging Excel and Adaptive Planning and Office Connect reporting tools (preferred).
• Support financial due diligence and analysis related to strategic initiatives, including expansion opportunities.
• Regular, in-person attendance 3 days per week on site with Mondays and Fridays optional remote work.
• This role requires on-site collaboration with corporate and operational leadership.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Strong financial modeling skills with expertise in Excel; experience with Adaptive Planning is a major plus.
• Deep understanding of key financial metrics, forecasting techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a high-growth environment or the education/healthcare sector is a plus

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12paid Holidays and 2Floating Holiday
• 401k with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program