Strategic FP&A Manager - Corporate Forecasting & Growth

Cengage Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to drive planning, forecasting, and reporting across the organization. You will build models to support long-term decisions and advise leadership with financial insights.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and revenue/expense driver analysis, plus collaboration with partners to streamline processes and incorporate AI-enabled planning. This role emphasizes proactive analysis and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years’ FP&A, private equity, or similar role.
• Knowledge of financial statements: Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to balance multiple activities.
• Aptitude for utilizing AI in operational transformations.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ad hoc analyses on corporate initiatives requiring understanding of spend and transformations.
• Build and maintain models to support long-term decisions and P&L impacts.
• Develop financial projections for planning, including pro forma M&A activity.
• Assist in market and competitor intelligence and evaluating opportunities.
• Craft budgeting and forecasting decks for executive discussions.
• Collaborate with FP&A team and business partners on planning activities.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial statement knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

AI in planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to drive planning, forecasting, and reporting across the organization. You will build models to support long-term decisions and advise leadership with financial insights.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and revenue/expense driver analysis, plus collaboration with partners to streamline processes and incorporate AI-enabled planning. This role emphasizes proactive analysis and cross-functional teamwork.