[Remote] Strategic Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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

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