Senior Manager of Corporate FP&A

2U; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

LinkedIn Learning

Military Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Wellness Programs

Parental Leave

Leadership Training

Job summary

2U is seeking a Senior Manager, FP&A to lead cross-functional financial planning, forecasting, and analytics. You will oversee the consolidation of forecasts, drive scenario analyses, and deliver insights that guide strategic decisions for the company.

This role partners with Finance leadership and business units to ensure accurate, actionable planning and reporting. You will develop robust three-statement models, manage budgeting processes, and mentor a high-performing team while championing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into executive narratives for Board presentations.
• Advanced proficiency with Adaptive Planning and financial modeling.
• Strong communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plan, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning across the organization.
• Own consolidation of enterprise forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans across all units.
• Develop and maintain three-statement financial models to support planning, liquidity management, and decision-making.
• Build scenario analyses, business cases, and financial models to evaluate initiatives and investments.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Three-statement modeling

Adaptive Planning

Executive presence

Leadership

Financial analysis

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Job description

• The Finance team at 2U provides strategic financial leadership and analytical support to stakeholders across the organization. We support decision-making and operational effectiveness through financial planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, all in service of 2U's mission to expand access to high-quality education
• As a Senior Manager, FP&A, you will play a lead role in supporting high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across the business. This includes evaluating new initiatives, supporting business case development, driving financial modeling, and surfacing insights that inform company-wide decisions. You'll work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to drive clarity around priorities, risks, and opportunities
• Financial Planning, Forecasting & Strategic Analysis
• Help lead the annual operating plan, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the organization
• Own the consolidation of enterprise financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans across all business units, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial assumptions
• Develop and maintain integrated three-statement financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support planning, liquidity management, and executive decision-making
• Build scenario analyses, business cases, and financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and operational decisions
• Partner with executive leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations that support company objectives
• Business Partnership & Performance Management
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, operational trends, and resource allocation
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key performance drivers, and communicate actionable insights to leadership
• Develop scalable reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor business performance and improve decision-making
• Support cross-functional initiatives by providing financial analysis and decision support
• FP&A Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
• Lead continuous improvements to FP&A processes, reporting, and planning capabilities through automation and standardization
• Maintain and enhance financial planning models and reporting within Adaptive Planning, ensuring data integrity, forecasting accuracy, and efficient planning processes
• Improve financial reporting infrastructure and documentation to increase transparency and scalability
• Prepare executive, Board, and management reporting materials that clearly communicate financial performance and outlook
• Strategic Initiatives & Partner Finance Support
• Lead or support enterprise strategic initiatives requiring cross-functional financial evaluation and coordination
• Support Degree partner cash collection initiatives through financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and collaboration with business partners to improve working capital and cash flow
• Provide ad hoc financial analyses to support evolving business priorities during the company's transformation
• Leadership & Team Development
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Elevate analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and storytelling skills across the team
• Optimize team structure and workflows to scale with company growth
• Flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
• Access information using a computer

Benefits

• Referral Bonus
• LinkedIn Learning
• Military Leave
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Wellness Programs
• Parental Leave
• Leadership Training

This is an ideal role for a highly analytical and proactive individual with strong business acumen and a desire to work in a mission-driven and fast-paced environmentDemonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing teamsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)Proven ability to translate complex financial analyses into clear, compelling narratives for Board and executive-level presentationsAdvanced proficiency with Adaptive Planning (or comparable enterprise planning systems) including model development, forecasting, reporting, and administrationStrong executive presence with the ability to communicate financial insightsDemonstrated competency in three-statement financial modelingAdvanced financial modeling and analytical skills10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field, with 5+ years in a leadership role