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Cengage Group
Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
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A Financial Planning Manager manages the planning of financial activities for a company or organization. Leads the budgeting process, prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$174,097 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
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Massachusetts, USA United States Full time
R2026-1167
- We believe in the power and joy of learning
- At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
- Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
- Eager to develop your career in a company that values your growth? Excited to be part of a team improving its technology and processes? The Manager, Corporate FP&A contributes to financial performance by supporting corporate reporting and forecasting.
- What you will do here:
- + 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 you will need here:•+ 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 Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals.
- About Cengage
- Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready.
- Compensation
- At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.
Annual:
Individual Target $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we've built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.- _
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Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment_- _scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address._
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