Manager, Data Analytics & Process Improvement | Hybrid | Reston, VA

Ellucian • Full-time • Hybrid in Reston, Virginia, United States • 1w ago

Fast Facts

Join Ellucian as a Manager of Data Analytics & Process Improvement, where you'll enhance financial processes and reporting through automation and data modeling.

Responsibilities: Lead the development of automated reporting solutions, enhance revenue forecasting models, and drive continuous improvement in financial data systems.

Skills: Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling, financial analysis, and tools like Tableau and PowerBI are essential.

Qualifications: 7 - 10 years of experience in financial data analysis, with a solid understanding of SaaS metrics and financial reporting processes.

Location: Hybrid position based in Reston, VA, USA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $95,000 - $135,000.

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Values Rooted in Purpose

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About the Opportunity

The Manager, Data Analytics & Process Improvement will provide dedicated analytical and technical support to enhance forecasting, reporting, and overall data efficiency within the FP&A organization. This role will be responsible for automating key financial processes, streamlining data workflows, and improving the accuracy and speed of financial insights across the company.

The ideal candidate will bring strong SQL and data modeling skills to help the Finance team optimize core processes such as revenue and ARR forecasting, bookings and renewals reporting, vendor analysis, and headcount planning. This position will play a critical role in enabling scalable, automated reporting solutions and delivering timely, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Where you will make an impact

Lead the development of automated reporting and forecasting solutions to improve efficiency across core FP&A processes.
Partner with Finance to enhance revenue and ARR forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and scalability.
Oversee the development of SQL-based data models and transformation logic that enable scalable, trusted financial insights.
Support headcount planning through data-driven automation and streamlined reporting and forecasting processes.
Build SQL-based data models and transformations to optimize data accuracy and usability for financial analysis.
Collaborate with Business Intelligence and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on data architecture, definitions, and governance.
Work with Accounting and Finance teams to automate vendor spend reporting and forecasting, driving operational efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement in financial data systems and processes to support faster and more reliable decision-making.
Document analytical frameworks, data flows, and reporting logic to maintain transparency and consistency across the FP&A organization.

What you will bring

7 - 10 years of experience in financial data analysis, business intelligence, or FP&A
Proven experience leading analytics initiatives within a SaaS or subscription-based business.
Advanced SQL skills and demonstrated experience building or managing data models for financial reporting and forecasting.
Experience related to data analytics leveraging any software tools such as: Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Snowflake, SQL Queries, PowerBI, etc.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable financial insights.
Understanding of key SaaS metrics, including ARR, gross retention, net retention, and bookings
Proven experience improving and automating financial reporting and forecasting processes.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, and other operational teams.

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
Headspace Care (mental health)
Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver supporq
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities

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