Senior Director, Strategic Finance

Senior Director, Strategic Finance College Board - Finance     Location: T h is is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office ). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes. Type: This is a full-time position   About the Team     The Strategic Finance team is a highly collaborative team, working with senior leaders across the organization to drive key decisions that strengthen the outcomes of our programs and services. As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) arm of the Finance division, we leverage a strong understanding of College Board’s economics, a broad range of financial models, and deep relationships with program leaders to manage and analyze a billion-dollar budget. Our work ensures that the College Board’s resources are strategically and sustainably allocated in support of our mission to clear a path for all students to own their future .     About the Opportunity      In this role, you   are at   the heart of the College Board’s FP&A work,   managing a team that leads   financial planning , expense management,   and   forecasting across   m any   divisions.   You ensure we understand where we stand financially at all times and help leadership make smart, confident decisions.   You’ll   work closely with finance business partners, HR, Accounting, and senior leaders to turn complex financial data into   consolidated   corporate financials with   clear, actionable insights. This is a high-impact, internal-facing role where strong leadership, sharp communication, and sound judgment will raise the bar for how we plan, invest, and   operate . Because of your work, the College Board will be more financially focused, aligned, and ready to deliver on its mission.     In this role, you will:     FP&A /   Budget   Leadership   ( 35 %)   Serve as the subject matter expert on expense management, ensuring   accurate   tracking, reporting, and forecasting of expenses Analyze expense trends   across divisions and fiscal   years,   and   identify   opportunities for efficiency improvements   and reinvestments that support our mission Collaborate with   finance business partners   to develop and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with   organizational priorities   and   sharp   tracking of   returns on key investments Forecast personnel expenses in partnership with HR and department leads, incorporating staffing plans and compensation changes I mplement a consistent, transparent process for corporate allocation of shared expenses across departments Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making Team Management ( 3 5 %)   Lead and manage a team of select finance business partners that are expense experts for their portfolios Set vision and priorities for the team ;   track and man a ge progress to goals ;   and provide coaching , thought partnership, and performance feedback   to ensure team members   deliver excellent work , remain engaged, and contribute meaningfully to our mission Cultivate an inclusive and high achieving culture that enables all team members to live out College Board’s   Operating Principles Bring proven leadership experience and consistently embody College   Board’s   Manager Expectations   in your work Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the strategic finance team Consolidated Reporting ( 15 %)   Consolidate   detailed financial data across divisions into comprehensive   organization   financials Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that explain variances and highlight actionable trends and insights for senior management Prepare YTD and FY P&L analyses and summaries for presentations   to the   Board Systems   Development   ( 15 %):   Design, test, implement, and   maintain   financial tools and software to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency, often in collaboration with the Finance divisions’ Operational Excellence team Provide oversight and ownership of budget structure and reporting setup in Adaptive Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems,   leveraging   technology   and best practices     About You     To qualify for this   role   you must have:     A  B achelor’s degree in Finance , Economics or related technical field preferred   1 2 + years of relevant and progressive experience in FP&A roles , with a focus on expense management   plus finance business partner experience ; extensive experience in financial modeling and quantitative analyses   A strong understanding of corporate finance   Experience with financial planning systems preferred, especially Workday and Adaptive Planning   The ability to succinctly summarize complex financial analysis, present key findings to senior management, and influence decisions   Project management skills and the ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects   A s olutions-oriented   approach to   problem-solving and continuous improvement , with a willingness to iterate and adapt ; the ability and willingness to both teach others and learn from colleagues   Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills .   Proficiency   in other Microsoft Suite Tools or a willingness to learn.   Exceptional attention to detail   A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work   Evidence of skills and mindsets   required   to live out College Board’s   Operating Principles   The ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business   Authorization to work in the United States   All roles at College Board require:    A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work   Authorization to work in the United State