Finance Manager, Education Solutions

About the role

The Finance Manager, Education Solutions is a strategic business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role provides decision support to cross-functional leadership and drives financial visibility across Sponsored Programs Line of Business and Education Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, and the Chief Academic Office to provide ongoing financial guidance and decision support.
• Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and manage quarterly forecasts for State Sponsored line of business.
• Deliver variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Provide financial oversight of inventory, including purchase planning, utilization, and write-offs.
• Collaborate with Supply & Demand and NSO team to align volume assumptions with financial projections.
• Support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling and performance analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• About Scholastic
• Some benefits that we offer:
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
• Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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Requirements

• HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong FP&A and financial modeling capabilities
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
• Effective cross-functional business partnering
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience and Education:
• 5+ years of finance or FP&A experience
• Experience supporting cross-functional business partners
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Expert knowledge of Excel and proficient in all MS Office Suite
• Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills Demonstrated skills in financial modeling, reporting and analysis
• Expert knowledge of Oracle Fusion / PBCS and Hyperion Essbase
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Job Type:
• Regular
• Job Family Group:
• Finance
• Location Region/State:
• New York
• Compensation Range:
• Annual Salary: 113,100.00 - 120,000.00
• EEO Statement:
• EEO is the Law Poster
• EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
• Pay Transparency Provision

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Additional Information

Job Description: NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.

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