Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Penn Foster Group has been helping learners build better futures for more than 135 years. They are seeking a Strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis who will lead the modernization of FP&A processes, partner with senior executives, and develop a high-performing team to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Own the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes
- Partner with leaders across the organization to develop financial plans aligned to strategic priorities
- Deliver scenario modeling and business insights that support executive decision-making
- Drive accountability, consistency, and rigor across planning activities
- Assess current planning, reporting, and forecasting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability
- Help lead the evaluation and implementation of a future FP&A planning platform
- Drive automation initiatives utilizing modern reporting, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities
- Build processes that reduce manual effort and increase organizational agility
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and other functions
- Translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations
- Support strategic investments, growth initiatives, and operational improvements through financial analysis and business case development
- Lead a team consisting of a Manager of FP&A and Senior Analysts
- Assess team capabilities and create development plans that elevate performance and readiness
- Build organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
- Oversee monthly reporting, performance reviews, variance analysis, and KPI reporting
- Develop executive presentations and materials for senior leadership discussions
- Provide forward-looking analysis of key business drivers, risks, and opportunities
Skills
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within FP&A
- Experience improving, scaling, or transforming FP&A functions in complex organizations
- Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
- Strong business partnership and executive communication skills
- Experience leading and developing high-performing team
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Experience with planning, reporting, and business intelligence tools
- Strong process improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and automation
- CPA and/or MBA
- Experience in education, workforce development, subscription, consumer, or service-based businesses
- Experience implementing FP&A systems such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar platforms
- Exposure to AI-enabled finance processes, automation initiatives, or advanced analytics environments
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending
- Generous paid time off
- Sponsored volunteer opportunities
- A 401K with a company match
- Free access to all of our online programs
Company Overview
At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.pennfoster.edu.