Director, Strategic Finance

Director, Strategic Finance

College Board - Finance

Location : This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near College Board offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).

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 :

As a Director of Strategic Finance, you are an adept translator between program priorities and the organization's financial strategy. You help teams craft and refine their budgets, accurately forecast changes throughout the year, and keep leadership apprised of the financial health and needs of your portfolio of programs. You are your portfolio's budget expert masterfully tracking and telling the stories behind the investments, regularly adjusting projections to reflect new trends and inputs, and consistently using your financial modeling and analytical superpowers to provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive executive decision-making. Our ideal candidate is passionate about finance, has a strong understanding of FP&A best practices, and is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on student's lives.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

Budgeting & Forecasting (40%)

• Run annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for programs in your portfolio
• Lead monthly variance reviews with budget managers and ensure your programs stay on track to meet annual finance targets
• Maintain expense projections, regularly updating assumptions to reflect the latest vendor agreements, program decisions, and market trends
• Build and streamline financial models to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy
• Proactively identify and size risks, opportunities, and other watch items

Financial Analysis (25%)

Reporting (15%)

Partnership Management (10%)

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What We Offer :

At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheckwe provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

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