Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

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:

Strategic Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial strategy, investment decisions, and long-term planning
• Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across the organization
• Provide proactive insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities to drive informed decision-making
• Influence strategic initiatives including pricing strategy, valuation of complex deal structures, cost optimization, capital allocation, and growth investments

Financial Planning & Performance Management 

• Oversee company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and business cases
• Deliver executive-ready reporting packages and board-level presentations
• Establish KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor operational and financial performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Serve as a finance point of contact for strategic initiatives, coordinating with teams across the business
• Translate financial insights into clear narratives that support stakeholder understanding and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate on presentations and materials for executive audiences and project steering groups

Team Leadership & Development 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A professionals; establish clear goals, accountability, and career development paths
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Elevate the analytical capabilities of the team through training, systems enhancements, and best-practice implementation
• Drive cross-functional alignment between Finance and key business units

Process & Systems Improvement

• • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
  • Lead enhancements to financial systems, planning tools, and reporting automation
  • Strengthen internal controls and data governance within FP&A processes

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate financial insights
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills

We will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA two to three days a week.

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world-class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. 

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: [email protected].

About 2U

2U partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives. Through partnerships with the world’s leading colleges, universities, and companies, 2U delivers thousands of online programs to millions of learners worldwide on edX, its global learning platform. From executive education and professional credentialing to master’s degree programs and free, open courses, 2U transforms how top institutions deliver workforce-aligned online education, enabling professionals to advance without pausing their careers. Learn more at 2U.com.

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.