Job Description:
NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Finance Manager, Education Solutions is a strategic business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role provides decision support to cross-functional leadership and drives financial visibility across Sponsored Programs Line of Business and Education Solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, and the Chief Academic Office to provide ongoing financial guidance and decision support.
Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and manage quarterly forecasts for State Sponsored line of business.
Deliver variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Provide financial oversight of inventory, including purchase planning, utilization, and write-offs.
Collaborate with Supply & Demand and NSO team to align volume assumptions with financial projections.
Support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling and performance analysis.
Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are - at school, at home and in their communities - by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .
Some benefits that we offer:
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong FP&A and financial modeling capabilities
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
Effective cross-functional business partnering
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
Experience and Education:
Experience:
5+ years of finance or FP&A experience
Experience supporting cross-functional business partners
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Expert knowledge of Excel and proficient in all MS Office Suite
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills Demonstrated skills in financial modeling, reporting and analysis
Expert knowledge of Oracle Fusion / PBCS and Hyperion Essbase
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
MBA or CPA preferred
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Finance
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 113,100.00 - 120,000.00
EEO Statement:
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
