What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis position at Unitek Learning?
Company Description
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
Job Description
This role will be responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and providing strategic financial insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of key financial KPIs, and expertise in Excel, with knowledge of Adaptive Planning being a plus.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to drive strategic decision-making.
- Evolve and maintain sophisticated financial models using operational and business inputs to evaluate business performance, forecast outcomes, and assess growth opportunities.
- Analyze key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and financial planning.
- Prepare and present financial reports, presentations for executive leadership, including materials for Operational Reviews and for external reporting.
- Develop clear and concise financial narratives that communicate key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and the story behind the numbers to support executive decision-making.
- Lead labor cost planning, workforce forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends and support effective resource allocation.
- Drive process improvements and automation within the FP&A function, leveraging Excel and Adaptive Planning and Office Connect reporting tools (preferred).
- Support financial due diligence and analysis related to strategic initiatives, including expansion opportunities.
- Regular, in-person attendance 3 days per week on site with Mondays and Fridays optional remote work.
- This role requires on-site collaboration with corporate and operational leadership.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
- Strong financial modeling skills with expertise in Excel; experience with Adaptive Planning is a major plus.
- Deep understanding of key financial metrics, forecasting techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in a high-growth environment or the education/healthcare sector is a plus
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- 401k with company match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program