Finance Manager, K12

Build the Future
At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

McGraw Hill conducts business through four operating segments: K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International. The K-12 segment is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will perform key financial analyses, manage aspects of the budgeting process and provide decision support.

This role will be a key member of the Finance team for the K-12 Segment, providing critical partnership, financial guidance, and actionable reporting for the division. This role requires a strong ability to work independently, present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner and support various business groups with their financial needs.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Organize and manage the annual budgeting process for specific areas of the business and assist with forecasting throughout the year. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth financial analysis to evaluate key performance metrics, profitability, and operational efficiency. Provide actionable insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Scenario Planning: Develop financial models for scenario planning, evaluating the impact of different business strategies and market conditions on financial performance.
• Strategic Recommendations: Analyze financial results and develop clear, actionable recommendations to improve business performance. Communicate insights effectively in both detailed and summarized formats.
• Reporting and Presentation: Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders. Present complex financial data in a simplified, understandable way.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial guidance and support decision-making across the organization. Partner with teams to ensure accurate financial planning and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve financial processes and tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of planning and reporting.
• Financial Controls: Develop, implement, document and maintain SOX compliant practices where applicable.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience.
• Progressive experience in finance roles, with a focus on financial investment, planning & analysis, and decision support.
• Proven track record of driving financial planning processes, delivering actionable insights, and influencing decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in financial planning and analysis functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders with tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis software and ERP systems (i.e. TM1, EDW, Tableau).
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of increased managerial experience.
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and advanced Excel skills; proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) highly desirable.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $90,000- $115,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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