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Finance Manager, Education Solutions

Scholastic
🇺🇸In-Person - New York, NY$113K–$120K/yr3w ago
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The Finance Manager, Education Solutions is a strategic business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Sponsored Programs Line of Business. This role provides critical decision support to cross-functional leadership and drives financial visibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to provide financial guidance and decision support. Lead development of Annual Operating Plans and Long Range Plans, manage quarterly forecasts, deliver variance analysis, oversee inventory management, and support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling.
Skills & Tools: Strong FP&A and financial modeling capabilities with advanced analytical skills. Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with excellent communication abilities.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 5+ years of financial planning and analysis experience in a corporate environment. Experience with inventory management, forecasting, and supporting business operations is required.
Location: In-Person - New York, NY
Compensation: $113K–$120K/yr

Job Description

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Description: NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it. THE OPPORTUNITY The Finance Manager, Education Solutions is a strategic business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role provides decision support to cross-functional leadership and drives financial visibility across Sponsored Programs Line of Business and Education Solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, and the Chief Academic Office to provide ongoing financial guidance and decision support. Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and manage quarterly forecasts for State Sponsored line of business. Deliver variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities Provide financial oversight of inventory, including purchase planning, utilization, and write-offs. Collaborate with Supply & Demand and NSO team to align volume assumptions with financial projections. Support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling and performance analysis. Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability. About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer: Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan) Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees Generous Parental Leave Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. #LI-MV1 Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Knowledge, Skills, and

Abilities: Strong FP&A and financial modeling capabilities Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights Effective cross-functional business partnering Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to manage competing priorities

Experience and Education: Experience: 5+ years of finance or FP&A experience Experience supporting cross-functional business partners Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Expert knowledge of Excel and proficient in all MS Office Suite Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills Demonstrated skills in financial modeling, reporting and analysis Expert knowledge of

Oracle Fusion / PBCS and Hyperion Essbase Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required

MBA or CPA preferred Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Job Family Group: Finance

Location Region/State: New

York Compensation Range: Annual

Salary: 113,100.00 - 120,000.00 EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families.

Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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