Director, Strategic FP&A (Remote)

Penn Foster Group • Full-time • Remote (United States) • 2w ago

Fast Facts

Join Penn Foster as the Director of Strategic FP&A, where you'll drive the financial strategy for expanding access to career-relevant education in a remote role. Partner with senior leadership to align financial performance with organizational objectives across B2B and B2C channels.

Responsibilities: Lead the financial strategy execution, oversee FP&A processes, develop financial models, and provide insights for strategic decisions, while mentoring the FP&A team.

Skills: Strong analytical and modeling skills, proficiency in BI and analytics platforms, exceptional communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s in Finance or related field (MBA or CPA preferred) plus over 10 years of FP&A experience with leadership roles in education or mission-driven settings is required.

Location: United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $130,000 - $180,000.

Position Title: Director, Strategic FP&A (Remote)

Position Summary:

The Strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Penn Foster plays a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy that supports our mission of expanding access to affordable, career-relevant education. This role partners closely with the VP of FP&A and senior leadership to align financial performance with organizational objectives across both B2B (institutional and employer partnerships) and B2C (direct-to-learner) channels.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who combines analytical depth with a strong understanding of the education and workforce development sectors. They will oversee enterprise FP&A processes, provide actionable insights, and guide financial decision-making that supports Penn Foster’s long-term growth and mission impact.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

Partner with the VP of FP&A to develop and execute financial strategies that drive growth, scalability, and mission alignment across Penn Foster’s business lines.
Lead long-range financial planning and scenario modeling to evaluate new markets, partnerships, and program innovations.
Translate financial data into strategic insights that inform executive decisions and Board-level reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Collaborate with finance team on the corporate budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment.
Develop and maintain financial models that capture the unique dynamics of B2B partnerships (institutions, employers, and workforce agencies) and B2C enrollments (individual learners).
Monitor and analyze key financial drivers—revenue performance, margin trends, acquisition costs, and operational efficiency—to support continuous improvement and profitability.
Provide financial leadership for new initiatives, assessing ROI, risk, and scalability.

Performance Management & Insights

Build and maintain KPIs and dashboards that track financial and operational performance across both business segments.
Partner with cross-functional leaders in Marketing, Product, and Operations to measure success and improve conversion, retention, and learner outcomes.
Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews, synthesizing insights and recommending actionable steps.

Team Development & Process Excellence

Lead and mentor Strategic FP&A team, cultivating a culture of analytical rigor, business partnership, and professional development.
Enhance the FP&A infrastructure by improving forecasting accuracy, automating reporting, and standardizing financial processes.
Leverage modern financial planning and analytics tools to increase scalability and decision-making speed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting both B2B and B2C models, ideally in education, training, or mission-driven organizations.
Strong financial modeling and forecasting expertise, with proficiency in BI and analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence strategic outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.

What We Offer:We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all our online programs.