Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

ISP US Holdings Inc.

41d

About The Position

The Head of FP&A will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function for the USCa East Region. This role owns regional and school-level budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, KPI reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis, while acting as a trusted finance partner to Regional Leadership and Heads of School. The post holder will play a critical role in strengthening financial discipline, improving forecast accuracy, and translating financial and operational data into actionable insights that support both educational outcomes and financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
7–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A or finance leadership roles, with a minimum of 4 years in FP&A
Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
Experience in education, multi-site, or service-based organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range planning processes for the USCa East Region and schools.
Consolidate school-level plans into a cohesive regional financial view aligned with Group targets.
Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy through assumption review and scenario modeling.
Lead monthly performance reviews, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
Identify and clearly communicate key financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
Own the development and maintenance of regional management reporting packs and dashboards.
Own KPI reporting for student enrollment, staffing levels (FTEs), and related operational metrics.
Partner with schools and regional teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment between financial and operational data.
Analyze student and staff trends and assess their financial and capacity implications.
Act as a strategic finance partner to Regional Leadership and Heads of School.
Support decision-making related to enrollment growth, staffing models, pricing, and cost structure.
Drive accountability against financial targets and improvement initiatives.
Lead ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and scenario evaluations.
Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and cross-functional projects.
Collaborate closely with Group FP&A and Regional Finance teams.
Lead and develop regional FP&A resources and dotted-line school finance partners.
Establish best practices in financial modeling, reporting, and planning.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment with Group standards.