Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

The Director of FP&A will lead and build a best-in-class financial planning and analysis function at The Princeton Review, serving as a critical partner to executive leadership and functional teams. This role is central to driving financial rigor and cash management, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

This individual will own the company’s planning, forecasting, and reporting processes – transforming them into scalable, collaborative, and insight-driven capabilities that enable transparency across the organization and faster, smarter decision making. The Director will bring a strong bias toward action, combining analytical depth with speed and execution, and leveraging modern tools, automation, and AI to streamline workflows and elevate output quality. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

What You'll Do 

Strategy & Execution

• Lead the annual planning process, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial modeling, ensuring alignment with company strategy and growth and profitability objectives
• Develop and implement best-in-class FP&A processes, including detailed and driver-based models, scenario planning, and rolling forecasts
• Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial plans, investment frameworks, and measurable outcomes

Team Management and Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A function with a culture of accountability, speed, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear operating rhythms, deliverables, and performance standards across the function
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to business leaders across product, marketing, operations, and corporate functions

Operations & Financial Management

• Own daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including variance analyses, KPI tracking, and executive-ready insights
• Drive disciplined budget management and cost control across the organization, with a strong focus on cash flow and liquidity
• Partner with functional leaders to deliver actionable analytics that improve performance, ROI, and resource allocation
• Implement tools, systems, and automation (including AI-enabled solutions) to enhance data quality, reporting speed, and scalability

Data, Systems & Insights

• Lead the evolution of financial systems, dashboards, and reporting infrastructure to enable real-time visibility into performance
• Champion a data-driven culture by standardizing KPIs and delivering consistent, high-quality insights across the business
• Continuously improve processes to reduce manual work, increase accuracy, and accelerate turnaround times for analysis and reporting

Who You Are

• You have 10–15+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles, with significant experience in growth and data-driven environments (SaaS, EdTech, or technology preferred)
• You have progressive leadership experience, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing functions
• You are a systems and strategic thinker, with deep expertise in financial modeling, planning, and performance management
• You operate with speed and precision, able to turn around high-quality analyses, models, and presentations on tight timelines
• You are highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong experience in financial systems and BI tools (e.g. Adaptive, Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI)
• You are tech-savvy, with a strong interest in leveraging automation and AI to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making
• You have strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• You are a collaborative, low-ego partner who builds trust quickly and communicates effectively across all levels of the organization
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a razor-focused dedication to accuracy
• You model collaborative, inclusive leadership that balances strategic vision with operational excellence

US Pay Range 150000 - 190000 USD