Director, Strategic FP&A (Remote)

Position Title: Director, Strategic FP&A (Remote)
Position Summary:
The Strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Penn Foster plays a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy that supports our mission of expanding access to affordable, career-relevant education. This role partners closely with the VP of FP&A and senior leadership to align financial performance with organizational objectives across both B2B (institutional and employer partnerships) and B2C (direct-to-learner) channels.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who combines analytical depth with a strong understanding of the education and workforce development sectors. They will oversee enterprise FP&A processes, provide actionable insights, and guide financial decision-making that supports Penn Foster’s long-term growth and mission impact.
Essential Job Functions:
Strategic & Financial Leadership
• Partner with the VP of FP&A to develop and execute financial strategies that drive growth, scalability, and mission alignment across Penn Foster’s business lines.
• Lead long-range financial planning and scenario modeling to evaluate new markets, partnerships, and program innovations.
• Translate financial data into strategic insights that inform executive decisions and Board-level reporting.
Financial Planning & Analysis
• Collaborate with finance team on the corporate budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment.
• Develop and maintain financial models that capture the unique dynamics of B2B partnerships (institutions, employers, and workforce agencies) and B2C enrollments (individual learners).
• Monitor and analyze key financial drivers—revenue performance, margin trends, acquisition costs, and operational efficiency—to support continuous improvement and profitability.
• Provide financial leadership for new initiatives, assessing ROI, risk, and scalability.
Performance Management & Insights
• Build and maintain KPIs and dashboards that track financial and operational performance across both business segments.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Marketing, Product, and Operations to measure success and improve conversion, retention, and learner outcomes.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews, synthesizing insights and recommending actionable steps.
Team Development & Process Excellence
• Lead and mentor Strategic FP&A team, cultivating a culture of analytical rigor, business partnership, and professional development.
• Enhance the FP&A infrastructure by improving forecasting accuracy, automating reporting, and standardizing financial processes.
• Leverage modern financial planning and analytics tools to increase scalability and decision-making speed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both B2B and B2C models, ideally in education, training, or mission-driven organizations.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting expertise, with proficiency in BI and analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence strategic outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.
Equal Employment Opportunity We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation