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

Cengage Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in the United States. You will own core FP&A processes, drive monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning while delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

You will partner with product and BU leaders to analyze profitability, adoption trends, and key business drivers, translating data into clear guidance and improving decision-making with automation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance or quantitative fields.
• 2+ years FP&A, finance, accounting, or related analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills from data to insight to recommendation.
• Adapts to a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Advanced Excel with large data sets and modeling capabilities.
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau and financial systems (SAP, Hyperion).
• Curious about using technology, automation, and AI to enhance processes.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own core FP&A processes including monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning.
• Partner with product and business unit leaders to analyze profitability and adoption trends.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Develop understanding of business drivers; proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate key performance drivers.
• Support strategic decision-making with ad hoc analysis and business case modeling.
• Improve and automate reporting using BI platforms and AI-assisted workflows.
• Act as liaison between BU, FP&A, and Accounting for alignment.
• Assist in internal and external reporting materials.
• Support product setup, financial tracking, and new initiatives.
• Investigate data discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Communication

Growth mindset

GAAP knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Cengage Group seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in the United States. You will own core FP&A processes, drive monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning while delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

You will partner with product and BU leaders to analyze profitability, adoption trends, and key business drivers, translating data into clear guidance and improving decision-making with automation.