Strategic Finance Manager

Summary

Join Panorama Education as a Strategic Finance Manager and drive strategic financial planning, decision support, and pricing analysis. This role requires strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience, ideally with a background in professional services or extensive FP&A and business partnering experience. You will report to the Senior Director of Strategic Finance and work closely with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include owning the company operating model, conducting financial analysis, providing financial guidance, and building strong relationships. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $153,000, along with bonus and equity awards, and the opportunity to work fully remote within the Continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years post MBA in professional services or 7-8 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles
• Ability to operate effectively with ambiguity and varied data quality
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business performance and adding value through financial expertise and collaboration
• Highly proficient in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and spreadsheet software (Excel/Google Sheets)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Own company operating model and long term planning
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate business performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for improvement
• Monitor key financial metrics and indicators, providing detailed insights into variances and recommending corrective actions as needed
• Provide financial guidance and scenario analysis to support business initiatives
• Lead analysis and initiatives across pricing and packaging for Panorama
• Provide financial guidance and scenario analysis to support business initiatives, investments, and resource allocation decisions
• Assess the financial impact of proposed strategies, projects, and investments, offering recommendations to optimize returns and mitigate risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters
• Work closely with operational teams to understand their challenges, objectives, and opportunities, providing financial expertise to assist in problem-solving and decision-making
• Serve as a liaison between finance and other business functions, ensuring alignment on financial goals and priorities
• Contribute to Panorama’s growth through new investments, partnerships, and strategic initiatives
• Drive initiatives to improve company performance through data-driven insights and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA)
• Experience with financial systems/software, especially Adaptive Planning and NetSuite

Benefits

• Annual bonus or commission awards
• Equity awards
• Other region-specific health and welfare benefits
• Fully remote work within the Continental United States