Finance Manager, Education Solutions
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CPA preferred
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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
