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Strategic Education, Inc · 2 days ago

FP&A Manager – IT Business Partner

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $174K/yr

7+ years exp

Strategic Education, Inc is seeking an experienced FP&A IT Business Partner Manager to deliver financial leadership and strategic insights for their IT organization. This role serves as a key liaison between Finance and IT, focusing on financial planning, analysis, and strategic guidance to ensure IT initiatives align with business objectives.

Education

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to IT functional leaders, interpreting financial results and guiding operational and strategic decisions

Lead and manage the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the IT function, including P&L, operational costs, and capital expenditures (CapEx)

Support IT month-end close activities to ensure accuracy through detailed data validation and variance analysis

Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to measure the financial performance and effectiveness of IT initiatives. Generate standard and ad hoc reports to conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and communicate results to leadership

Build financial models and conduct ROI analysis for technology investments, projects, and strategic initiatives to enable informed decision-making

Identify and implement opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve financial processes within IT and across the organization using ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet)

Partner on IT projects and system implementations, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into planning and execution

Qualification

Financial PlanningAnalysisFinancial ModelingAdvanced ExcelFinancial SoftwareData Visualization ToolsAccounting PrinciplesAnalytical AbilitiesCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or a related field; an advanced degree or certification (CFA, CPA) is often preferred

Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role, experience within the IT industry a plus

Excellent Financial Planning and Analysis skills

Expert proficiency in financial modeling and analytical tools (especially advanced Excel)

Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive) and BI/data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Smartsheet)

Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to convey complex financial concepts to all levels of senior stakeholders

Meticulous attention to detail – ensuring accuracy of all monthly reports, requested ad-hoc reporting

Excellent analytical abilities and business acumen to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes

Demonstrated attention to detail, good time management and organization skills

No travel

Must have the flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant

Must be able to lift 10 lbs

Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor