The posting
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.
- Support cross-functional initiatives by providing financial analysis and decision support.
FP&A Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Lead continuous improvements to FP&A processes, reporting, and planning capabilities through automation and standardization.
- Maintain and enhance financial planning models and reporting within Adaptive Planning, ensuring data integrity, forecasting accuracy, and efficient planning processes.
- Improve financial reporting infrastructure and documentation to increase transparency and scalability.
- Prepare executive, Board, and management reporting materials that clearly communicate financial performance and outlook.
Strategic Initiatives & Partner Finance Support
- Lead or support enterprise strategic initiatives requiring cross-functional financial evaluation and coordination.
- Support Degree partner cash collection initiatives through financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and collaboration with business partners to improve working capital and cash flow.
- Provide ad hoc financial analyses to support evolving business priorities during the company's transformation.
Leadership & Team Development
- Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Elevate analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and storytelling skills across the team
- Optimize team structure and workflows to scale with company growth
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field, with 5+ years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing teams
- Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate financial insights
- Advanced proficiency with Adaptive Planning (or comparable enterprise planning systems) including model development, forecasting, reporting, and administration.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Demonstrated competency in three-statement financial modeling
- Proven ability to translate complex financial analyses into clear, compelling narratives for Board and executive-level presentations
Working Conditions:
- 5% of travel via plane, car, and train may be required
- Flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Physical Requirements
- Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
- Access information using a computer
Management Responsibilities
- Directly manage senior analysts
- Responsible for team hiring, performance management, and professional development
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
The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($125,000 - $170,000), with potential bonus eligibility. 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.
