Strategic FP&A Manager — Corporate Growth & Insights

Cengage Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting and forecasting, driving insights across spend and investments. You will build models, develop projections, and collaborate with partners to enable data‑driven decisions.

The role emphasizes analysis, AI‑assisted improvements, and clear communication with executives. A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of FP&A experience are required, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 2–4 years’ FP&A, private equity, or similar experience.
• Knowledge of financial statements: Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc analyses based on corporate initiatives across spend, investments, and transformations.
• Build and maintain models for long‑term decisions and P&L impacts.
• Develop financial projections for planning and investments, including proforma M&A.
• Assist in market/competitor intelligence and business opportunity analysis.
• Support budgeting/forecasting decks for executive discussions.
• Collaborate with FP&A team and business partners on planning activities.
• Identify efficiency opportunities based on unit economics.
• Provide insights from performance trends and analytics.
• Streamline planning/reporting with AI-enabled tools and processes.
• Support external investor presentations and data needs.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Communication

AI aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting and forecasting, driving insights across spend and investments. You will build models, develop projections, and collaborate with partners to enable data‑driven decisions.

The role emphasizes analysis, AI‑assisted improvements, and clear communication with executives. A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of FP&A experience are required, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a proactive mindset.