Strategic FP&A Manager - Corporate Planning & Analysis

Cengage Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will collaborate with the FP&A team and business partners to drive budgeting, proforma analysis, and strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes modeling, scenario planning, and AI-enabled improvements to planning and reporting processes. A strong finance foundation plus effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ FP&A or related experience.
• Knowledge of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Interest in AI-enabled transformation.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc analyses for corporate initiatives and spending.
• Build and maintain models for long-term profitability decisions.
• Develop financial projections for planning and M&A activity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and driver analysis with partners.
• Identify efficiency opportunities from unit economics.
• Provide insights on performance trends and reporting processes.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial statements knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

AI aptitude

Verbal/written communication

Analytical/problem solving

Curiosity/collaboration

Self-starter under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI-assisted analysis

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Manager, Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will collaborate with the FP&A team and business partners to drive budgeting, proforma analysis, and strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes modeling, scenario planning, and AI-enabled improvements to planning and reporting processes. A strong finance foundation plus effective communication is essential.