Senior FP&A Analyst — AI-Driven Insights & Growth

Cengage Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support FP&A for the Work and ELT teams, shaping forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic insights. You will work with product and business leaders on profitability and customer adoption, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes automation, modern tools like BI platforms, data models, and AI-assisted workflows, with opportunities to grow into broader finance leadership.

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
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort handling extensive data collections and building models
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (SAP, Hyperion)
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in employing technology, automation, and AI for improving financial processes and analysis

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

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support FP&A for the Work and ELT teams, shaping forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic insights. You will work with product and business leaders on profitability and customer adoption, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes automation, modern tools like BI platforms, data models, and AI-assisted workflows, with opportunities to grow into broader finance leadership.