Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey, help them plan their higher education, and prepare for life after school. We’re looking for people who are excited to drive transformation, break barriers, and create better experiences for students—and for each other. We value diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work.

Our benefits support the whole you—physically, mentally, financially, and professionally.

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis will be responsible for analyzing financial data, forecasting financial performance, and providing insights to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, and a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic financial planning.

• Manage the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of financial results.
• Partner with senior leaders across the organization to develop and implement financial strategies that support business objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making, including ROI analysis and pricing analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights to support business performance.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Communicate financial results and insights to various stakeholders, including senior leadership and functional teams.
• Develop and manage a team of financial analysts to support the business.

Minimum:

• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.

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Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!). Competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, generous PTO, floating holidays and 12 federal holidays observed, support for financial well-being and retirement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, pet insurance and more. Employer-paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs.

Free access to on-site fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware). Confidential counseling support (EAP), health advocacy services, and wellness program with financial incentives. Tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs. Career development and training opportunities.

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