Senior FP&A Analyst: AI-Driven Forecasting & Insights

Cengage Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Finance team, providing financial and operational support for Work and ELT initiatives. You will influence decisions through forecasting, variance analysis, and insightful reporting, partnering with product and business leaders.

The ideal candidate is curious, meticulous, and eager to grow into broader finance leadership. You will work with large datasets, explore AI-enabled workflows, and communicate findings clearly to senior

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required
• 2+ years related experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or a related analytical role
• Strong analytical foundation with the ability to move from data to insight to recommendation
• Adapts well to fast-paced environment and constantly evolving priorities and activities
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort handling extensive data collections and building models
• Experience with or strong interest in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in employing technology, automation, and AI for improving financial processes and analysis
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements
• High attention to detail with the capacity to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly presenting complex information to non-finance collaborators
• Growth mindset: proactive, coachable, and motivated to tackle increasing responsibility

Responsibilities

• Own core FP&A processes including monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning, with a focus on accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with product and business unit leaders to analyze product performance, profitability, and customer adoption trends
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership
• Develop a deep understanding of business drivers and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Perform detailed variance analysis, identifying root causes and communicating key drivers of performance
• Support strategic decision-making through ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development
• Improve and automate reporting processes using modern tools (e.g., BI platforms, data models, AI-assisted workflows)
• Act as a key liaison between the Business Unit, FP&A, and Accounting to ensure alignment and consistency
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reporting materials
• Support product setup, financial tracking, and new initiative analysis
• Investigate data discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional partners

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

Power BI/Tableau

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Automation/AI interest

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Finance team, providing financial and operational support for Work and ELT initiatives. You will influence decisions through forecasting, variance analysis, and insightful reporting, partnering with product and business leaders.

The ideal candidate is curious, meticulous, and eager to grow into broader finance leadership. You will work with large datasets, explore AI-enabled workflows, and communicate findings clearly to senior