Senior Director Financial Planning and Analysis-In Line Promotion

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*** Internal Only, In-line Promotion. Note: In the case of in-line promotions where there is an expansion of responsibilities for the incumbent in the role, which would result in the incumbent being displaced if another person were to take that position, we will not interview for the role.***
Summary of role
Reporting Directly to the SVP Finance, the role includes forecasting and supporting divisional financial outlook through working relationships with multiple departments within the organization. It involves assessing marketing conditions, conducting analyses, data aggregation, and negotiating with peers and superiors to set revenue expectations for the current and future fiscal years. The team will report on forecast variances and provide analyses on strategic opportunities to achieve maximum performance.
Focuses will be managing the Degree business unit of 2U wide revenue, expense, and operations forecasts. It will include collaborating with department stakeholders on a regular basis to analyze quantitative metrics and gather qualitative information about program performance to produce an independent forecast. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining forecasting tools and messaging performance to internal and external teams. It will also include building key relationships with stakeholders and providing support on ad hoc data requests.
This role will serve as a financial lead for program related subject matter from forecasting revenue and expenses to providing program management assessments on key operations decisions. The role will require a large amount of subject matter expertise, organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Overall accountability for day-to-day Graduate Financial Planning and Analysis team
Assist in the integration of new team members and education of the business in the finance operating model
Ensures revenue and enrollment forecasts are completed timely and accurately
Provides support for Monthly Operating report for MD and SVP of Finance
Develops strategic goals for team to drive results and efficiency
Key point for developing new financial systems and reports
Production of month end management information packs, including supporting variance analysis and commentary
Manage the quarterly forecasting processes undertaking reviews with the finance business partners
Presents revenue forecasting results to the Degree leadership Team
Utilize data to provide strategic recommendations to department leads on financial analysis, cost identification, and expense analysis
Analyze operating results and identify key financial and operating areas to be addressed
Development and preparation of 10-Q and 10-K earnings metrics
Works across 2U departments to ensure information sharing, accurate forecasting / understanding and analysis of business trends
Owner of New programs once Contract is executed
Aid in the quarterly strategic planning process through preparation of data aggregation and analysis, future margin forecasting, and other requested supporting growth metrics
Things That Must Be in Your Background:
6-8 years financial analysis experience
Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics strongly preferred
Experience managing direct reports
Demonstrated experience cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with employees at multiple levels: peer, manager, executive
Advanced knowledge and ability with Excel, Powerpoint and database management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role and at 2U:
Analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an environment of constant change
If you are interested in applying for this kind of position, please submit your resume. Should the incumbent decline our offer for promotion and decide to vacate their position, we will review all internal applications received.
About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.
Benefits & Culture
Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.
2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break from Christmas through New Years!
In Colorado, the anticipated base salary for this role is $150,000, with potential bonus eligibility. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.
To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

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