Confidential
Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis
Confidential, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis
About the Company
Leading primary & secondary education technology (EdTech) platform
Industry Education Management
Type Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded 1997
Employees 1001-5000
Funding $26-$50 million
Categories
Education EdTech Knowledge Management Technology Internet Software
Specialties
student information system student online registration & enrollment school choice / lottery assessment analytics special education learning management system erp hr/finance and hr/finance
Business Classifications
Marketplace B2B
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (SVP, FP&A) to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a strategic finance executive with a proven track record in leading large-scale financial planning and analysis functions within a complex, global organization. This role is pivotal in driving the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes, and will involve close partnership with executive leadership to provide financial insights, evaluate business performance, and guide data-driven decision-making. The SVP, FP&A will also be responsible for aligning financial strategy with business goals, supporting growth, efficiency, and profitability, and will serve as a thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
Applicants for the SVP, FP&A position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of progressive finance experience, with at least 7 years' in senior FP&A leadership roles. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with an MBA or CPA/CFA preferred. The role demands exceptional analytical, modeling, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to lead high-performing teams and implement scalable processes and systems. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, and a commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the FP&A team.
Hiring Manager Title CFO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Leading primary & secondary education technology (EdTech) platform
Industry Education Management
Type Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded 1997
Employees 1001-5000
Funding $26-$50 million
Categories
Education EdTech Knowledge Management Technology Internet Software
Specialties
student information system student online registration & enrollment school choice / lottery assessment analytics special education learning management system erp hr/finance and hr/finance
Business Classifications
Marketplace B2B
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (SVP, FP&A) to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a strategic finance executive with a proven track record in leading large-scale financial planning and analysis functions within a complex, global organization. This role is pivotal in driving the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes, and will involve close partnership with executive leadership to provide financial insights, evaluate business performance, and guide data-driven decision-making. The SVP, FP&A will also be responsible for aligning financial strategy with business goals, supporting growth, efficiency, and profitability, and will serve as a thought partner to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
Applicants for the SVP, FP&A position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of progressive finance experience, with at least 7 years' in senior FP&A leadership roles. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with an MBA or CPA/CFA preferred. The role demands exceptional analytical, modeling, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to lead high-performing teams and implement scalable processes and systems. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, and a commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the FP&A team.
Hiring Manager Title CFO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance