Sr. Manager, FP&A

Requirements

• This is an ideal role for a highly analytical and proactive individual with strong business acumen and a desire to work in a mission-driven and fast-paced environment.
• Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
• Strategic Leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial strategy, investment decisions, and long-term planning
• Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across the organization
• Provide proactive insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities to drive informed decision-making
• Influence strategic initiatives including pricing strategy, valuation of complex deal structures, cost optimization, capital allocation, and growth investments
• Financial Planning & Performance Management
• Oversee company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and business cases
• Deliver executive-ready reporting packages and board-level presentations
• Establish KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor operational and financial performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a finance point of contact for strategic initiatives, coordinating with teams across the business
• Translate financial insights into clear narratives that support stakeholder understanding and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate on presentations and materials for executive audiences and project steering groups
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A professionals; establish clear goals, accountability, and career development paths
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Elevate the analytical capabilities of the team through training, systems enhancements, and best-practice implementation
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Finance and key business units
• Process & Systems Improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Lead enhancements to financial systems, planning tools, and reporting automation
• Strengthen internal controls and data governance within FP&A processes
• Things That Should Be In Your Background:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate financial insights
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• We will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA two to three days a week.
• Benefits & Culture
• We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
• Full-time, U.S.benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
• Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, a

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At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission - to make learning limitless- and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings - from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.

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