Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

** 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. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.

We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

** What You'll Contribute*
* 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.

** What You'll Do*
* + 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 our 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.

_The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._

** What you have*
* Minimum:
Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.

+ 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:
Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience.

+ Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.

+ 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.

** The Americans with Disabilities Act*
* _The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job…