FP&A, Business Manager (Remote)

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage Group’s portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.

The FP&A Business Manager operates in a strategic and high‑visibility capacity, providing direct financial leadership to four Cengage Senior Vice Presidents whose teams span Customer/Technical Support, Global Content Production, Marketing Services, Enterprise Data & Analytics, and Strategy. We’re looking for a confident, agile finance partner who can influence senior leaders, navigate complex business needs, and help shape strategy across multiple distinct functions each day.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Fully own budgeting, forecasting, and actuals management for five teams within Global Operations

• Maintain accurate headcount forecasting for all groups, particularly those with more volatile and complex rosters, such as Customer/Technical Support

• Serve as a capable and trusted partner to your SVP stakeholders, sharing data and recommendations with confidence and evidence

• Build and maintain financial reporting that brings clear visibility to the financials, allowing for informed decision-making

• Incorporate non-financial metrics into planning and reporting such as customer support call volumes and content titles produced

• Actively identify ways to perform your duties more efficiently, enabling increased workload and impact for the team and company

• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

• Bring a positive, collaborative, and supportive energy to Corporate Enabling Finance

Skills You Will Need Here:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting

• 5+ years’ of proven success in applicable FP&A experience

• Strong understanding of financial analysis techniques and a strong working knowledge of MS Excel and reporting software

• Experience with ERP Systems such as SAP

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills as well as ability to effectively use operational knowledge to collaborate, guide, and interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels within the organization to drive sound business decisions

• Ability to impactfully present information with confidence and accuracy to various levels of seniority

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Maintain an understanding of internal corporate controls and ensure company policy guides your financial management

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

In this position,  you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program.  This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.