Senior Manager, Strategic Finance
Senior Manager, Strategic Finance
College Board - Finance
Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.
Role Type: Full-time
About the Team
The Strategic Finance team is a highly collaborative team, working with senior leaders across the organization to drive key decisions that strengthen the outcomes of our programs and services. As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) arm of the Finance division, we leverage a strong understanding of College Board’s economics, a broad range of financial models, and deep relationships with program leaders to manage and analyze a billion-dollar budget. Our work ensures that the College Board’s resources are strategically and sustainably allocated in support of our mission to clear a path for all students to own their future.
About the Opportunity
As a Senior Manager of Strategic Finance supporting the College Readiness Assessments (CRA) division (SAT and PSAT examinations), you are an adept translator between program priorities and the organization's financial strategy. You help teams craft and refine their budgets, accurately forecast changes throughout the year, and keep leadership apprised of the financial health and needs of your portfolio of programs. You are your portfolio’s budget expert – masterfully tracking and telling the stories behind the investments, regularly adjusting projections to reflect new trends and inputs, and consistently using your financial modeling and analytical superpowers to provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive executive decision-making. Our ideal candidate is passionate about finance, has a strong understanding of FP&A best practices, and is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on students’ lives.
In this role, you will:
Budgeting & Forecasting (40%)
- Own volume and volume-related forecast logic — registrations, ancillary fees, and honoraria — continuously evaluating what’s driving forecast accuracy and refining the underlying models, not just producing a forecast on a cycle
- Own expense forecast logic — continuously ev...
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