Strategic FP&A Manager — Corporate Planning & Analysis

Cengage Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to help drive financial performance through corporate reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role partners with cross-functional teams to understand spend, opportunities, and market dynamics.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in FP&A or related roles, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a track record of delivering actionable insights under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years FP&A or similar experience.
• Knowledge of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to balance multiple activities.
• Interest in AI and operational transformations.

Responsibilities

• Ad hoc analyses based on corporate initiatives that require in depth understanding of spend, investments, and transformations across the whole organization
• Builds and maintains models to support long-term decisions by understanding profit and loss impacts
• Develops financial projections for planning and investment decisions including proforma M&A activity
• Assists in developing market and competitor intelligence and analyzing business opportunities
• Assists in crafting budgeting and forecasting decks for executive discussions
• Collaborates with FP&A team members and business partners to lead financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue and expense driver analysis
• Identifies efficiency opportunities based on business unit economics
• Proactively identifies key insights in performance trends and provides analysis
• Streamlines planning and reporting processes for continuous improvement including AI-enabled tools and procedures
• Supports external investor presentations and data requirements for reporting

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to help drive financial performance through corporate reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role partners with cross-functional teams to understand spend, opportunities, and market dynamics.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in FP&A or related roles, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a track record of delivering actionable insights under tight deadlines.