Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment. This role will be responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and providing strategic financial insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of key financial KPIs, and expertise in Excel, with knowledge of Adaptive Planning being a plus. Job responsibilities: - Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to drive strategic decision-making. - Evolve and maintain sophisticated financial models using operational and business inputs to evaluate business performance, forecast outcomes, and assess growth opportunities. - Analyze key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. - Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and financial planning. - Prepare and present financial reports, presentations for executive leadership, including materials for Operational Reviews and for external reporting. - Develop clear and concise financial narratives that communicate key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and the story behind the numbers to support executive decision-making. - Lead labor cost planning, workforce forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends and support effective resource allocation. - Drive process improvements and automation within the FP&A function, leveraging Excel and Adaptive Planning and Office Connect reporting tools (preferred). - Support financial due diligence and analysis related to strategic initiatives, including expansion opportunities. - Regular, in-person attendance 3 days per week on site with Mondays and Fridays optional remote work. - This role requires on-site collaboration with corporate and operational leadership. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred. - 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles. - Strong financial modeling skills with expertise in Excel; experience with Adaptive Planning is a major plus. - Deep understanding of key financial metrics, forecasting techniques, and data-driven decision-making. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership. - Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving abilities. - Experience in a high-growth environment or the education/healthcare sector is a plus We Offer: - Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment - 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company - 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday - 401k with company match - Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary - Leadership development and training for career advancement - Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program