Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

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:
• Partner Reporting and Insights
• Lead and monitor the performance of the Degree cash collection cycles, optimizing time to collect
• Develop scalable reporting frameworks, dashboards, and performance metrics to track partner cash collections and Analyst performance
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in partner reporting deliverables
• Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects
• Lead high-impact cross-functional projects that support company priorities
• Serve as a finance lead on enterprise initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination and structured financial evaluation
• Support strategic planning efforts through scenario modeling, financial analysis, and data-driven recommendations
• Process & Systems Improvement
• Improve the efficiency, automation, and scalability of partner reporting processes
• Enhance data infrastructure, reporting systems, and documentation supporting partner financial analytics
• Implement best practices for reporting accuracy, transparency, and consistency across partner deliverables
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A managers and analysts; build bench strength and succession plans
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Elevate analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and storytelling skills across the team
• Optimize team structure and workflows to scale with company growth
• Things That Should Be In Your Background:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field, with 5+ 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 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, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.
• 2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we've taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other

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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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