FinanceManager,EducationSolutions

# **Job Description:** NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it. THE OPPORTUNITY The Finance Manager, Education Solutions is a strategic business partner responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role provides decision support to cross-functional leadership and drives financial visibility across Sponsored Programs Line of Business and Education Solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES * Partner with leadership across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Professional Services, and the Chief Academic Office to provide ongoing financial guidance and decision support. * Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP) and manage quarterly forecasts for State Sponsored line of business. * Deliver variance analysis of actuals versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities * Provide financial oversight of inventory, including purchase planning, utilization, and write-offs. * Collaborate with Supply & Demand and NSO team to align volume assumptions with financial projections. * Support revenue and margin improvement through financial modeling and performance analysis. * Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability. **About Scholastic** For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest pu