Finance Manager, Education Solutions

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, and the Chief Academic Office to provide ongoing financial guidance and decision support.
• Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and manage quarterly forecasts for State Sponsored line of business.
• Deliver variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial oversight of inventory, including purchase planning, utilization, and write-offs.
• Collaborate with Supply & Demand and NSO team to align volume assumptions with financial projections.
• Support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling and performance analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them.

Some benefits that we offer:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retail Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong FP&A and financial modeling capabilitiesAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to synthesize data into actionable insightsEffective cross-functional business partneringStrong communication and presentation skills
• Experience: 5+ years of finance or FP&A experienceExperience supporting cross-functional business partnersProven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisExpert knowledge of Excel and proficient in all MS Office SuiteDetail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field requiredMBA or CPA preferred

Pay

Annual Salary: 113,100.00 - 120,000.00