Strategic FP&A Manager: Planning, Analysis & Growth

Cengage Group; Anchorage (AK); 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, shaping financial strategy for a global education technology leader.

You will develop models, prepare projections, and drive budgeting and forecasting with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes AI-enabled improvements, investor reporting support, and strong analytical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in FP&A, private equity, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of Balance Sheet, P&L, cash flow statements.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Aptitude for AI and operational transformation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness and collaboration.
• Self-starter who initiates and meets deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ad hoc analyses based on corporate initiatives across the organization.
• Build and maintain models to inform long-term profitability and investment decisions.
• Develop financial projections including proforma M&A activity.
• Analyze market and competitor opportunities for strategic insight.
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting decks for executive discussions.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business partners on planning activities.
• Identify efficiency opportunities from unit economics.
• Highlight insights from performance trends and provide explanations.
• Streamline planning and reporting with AI-enabled tools and processes.
• Support external investor presentations and reporting data.

Skills

Finance & FP&A

Modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

AI awareness

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Time management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Manager of Corporate FP&A to support corporate reporting and forecasting, shaping financial strategy for a global education technology leader.

You will develop models, prepare projections, and drive budgeting and forecasting with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes AI-enabled improvements, investor reporting support, and strong analytical thinking in a fast-paced environment.