Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education  the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.

What We’re Looking For:

The Finance team at 2U provides strategic financial leadership and analytical support to stakeholders across the organization. We support decision-making and operational effectiveness through financial planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, all in service of 2U’s mission to expand access to high-quality education.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, you will play a lead role in supporting high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across the business. This includes evaluating new initiatives, supporting business case development, driving financial modeling, and surfacing insights that inform company-wide decisions. You’ll work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to drive clarity around priorities, risks, and opportunities.

This is an ideal role for a highly analytical and proactive individual with strong business acumen and a desire to work in a mission-driven and fast-paced environment.

• Support quarterly forecasting, annual operating planning, and long-range strategic planning processes as needed
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting by maintaining alignment across planning tools (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Planning)
• Perform ad hoc reporting and financial deep dives to respond to urgent business questions or shifting priorities

• Lead the development of complex financial models and decision-support analyses for strategic initiatives, new product evaluations, and operational improvement projects
• Evaluate performance trends, assess risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to Finance leadership and business stakeholder

• Serve as a finance point of contact for strategic initiatives, coordinating with teams across the business
• Translate financial insights into clear narratives that support stakeholder understanding and strategic decision‑making
• Collaborate on presentations and materials for executive audiences and project steering groups

• Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency to drive efficiency aligned with strategic objectives

• Track KPIs and performance metrics aligned with company objectives
• Develop dashboards and executive‑level reporting
• Monitor cost controls and recommend efficiency improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

• 5% of travel via plane, car, and train may be required
• Flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
• Access information using a computer

This is a hybrid position, based out of our Crystal City, VA office.

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world‑class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference.

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life…