Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic financial partner for schools, regions, and the network organization.

• Analyze raw data to furnish management with clear insights and actionable recommendations.

• Conduct monthly budget-versus-actuals calculations, alongside revenue and expense forecasts, variance analyses, and reporting.

• Engage in budgeting processes, including enrollment/attendance, revenue, and expense projections, while collaborating with stakeholders on the finalized board-approved budget.

• Evaluate historical, current, and projected financial data for planning, forecasting, and management decision-making.

• Develop multi-year financial scenarios to support long-term planning and decision-making.

• Update five-year financial plans for charter petitions and renewals.

• Promote the integration of Adaptive Planning within FP&A workflows and pinpoint areas for process enhancements.

• Execute ad hoc analyses for finance and leadership purposes.

• Complete interim internal and external reports and ensure timely submission.

• Foster collaborative relationships with key organizational stakeholders.

• Monitor progress against goals, modify plans as necessary, anticipate challenges, and formulate solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of overall professional experience, including at least 3 years in relevant charter school finance or operational roles, encompassing budgeting, monthly revenue and expense forecasting, interim internal and authorizer reporting, and multi-year scenario planning.

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Strong commitment and enthusiasm for Rocketship’s mission, vision, and objectives.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP.

• High level of intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, meticulous attention to detail, and accuracy.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, along with comfort in utilizing financial systems and data analysis tools.

• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively across teams, and engage with all levels of management.

• Familiarity with Adaptive Insights or a comparable SaaS financial reporting tool.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint.

• Capacity to work in a remote team environment while nurturing collaborative cross-functional working relationships.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• 403b retirement plan.

• Flexible spending account (FSA).

• Generous paid time off.