Strategic FP&A Manager: Corporate Planning & Growth

Cengage Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group, based in the United States, seeks a Manager of Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting, forecasting and long-term planning. You will build models, develop projections, and collaborate across the organization to drive efficiency and informed decisions.

The role requires 2–4 years of FP&A experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. A proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to balance multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in FP&A, private equity, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of financial statements - Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to balance multiple activities
• Aptitude for utilizing AI and partnering in operational transformations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a willingness to collaborate
• Self-starter who takes initiative; confident under pressure and meets deadlines

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 skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

AI aptitude

Time management

Collaboration

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cengage Group, based in the United States, seeks a Manager of Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting, forecasting and long-term planning. You will build models, develop projections, and collaborate across the organization to drive efficiency and informed decisions.

The role requires 2–4 years of FP&A experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. A proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to balance multiple priorities are essential.