Corporate FP&A Manager

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of  higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives. 

What We’re Looking For:

The Finance team at 2U provides strategic financial leadership and analytical support to stakeholders across the organization. We support decision-making and operational effectiveness through financial planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, all in service of 2U’s mission to expand access to high-quality education.

As a Senior Manager, FP&A, you will play a lead role in supporting high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across the business. This includes evaluating new initiatives, supporting business case development, driving financial modeling, and surfacing insights that inform company-wide decisions. You’ll work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to drive clarity around priorities, risks, and opportunities.

This is an ideal role for a highly analytical and proactive individual with strong business acumen and a desire to work in a mission-driven and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Strategic Analysis

• Help lead the annual operating plan, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the organization.
• Own the consolidation of enterprise financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans across all business units, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial assumptions.
• Develop and maintain integrated three-statement financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support planning, liquidity management, and executive decision-making.
• Build scenario analyses, business cases, and financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and operational decisions.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations that support company objectives.

Business Partnership & Performance Management

• Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, operational trends, and resource allocation.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key performance drivers, and communicate actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop scalable reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor business performance and improve decision-making.