Vice President, FP&A

Vice President, FP&A

Crystal City

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 at scale. As 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:

2U is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our global financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis functions. As a key partner to the CFO and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will be responsible for translating 2U's mission into a rigorous financial roadmap. You will oversee the end-to-end financial planning process, drive operational excellence through data-driven insights, and lead a high-performing team to support 2U's long-term growth and profitability goals.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a primary financial advisor to the ELT, providing strategic recommendations on resource allocation, capital investment, and business expansion.
• Lead / Co-Lead the development of the multi-year long-range plan (LRP) and the annual operating plan (AOP) in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Partner with Senior VPs and GMs across the University Partnership and Alternative Credential segments to optimize margin performance and operational efficiency.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and accountability across all business units.
• Drive the evolution of 2U's financial modeling capabilities, incorporating complex drivers such as student acquisition costs, retention rates, and course margin analysis.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide real-time variance analysis to explain deviations from plan.

Executive Reporting & Communication

• Lead the preparation of financial materials for the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and quarterly earnings calls.
• Synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable executive narratives that highlight risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to ensure consistent communication of financial results and guidance to the investment community.

Operational Excellence & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and scale a world-class FP&A organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) to enhance automation and scalability.
• Continuously refine internal processes to improve the speed and quality of financial decision-making.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (SVP or VP) in a public company or private equity backed company with revenues in excess of $500M.
• Prior experience in EdTech, SaaS, or Higher Ed is strongly preferred.
• Expert-level financial modeling, deep understanding of GAAP, and experience managing complex global P&Ls and valuations
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Workday preferred) and EPM tools (Workday Adaptive Planning).

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the "big picture" while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.
• Influencer: Proven ability to build trust and influence at the highest levels of the organization.
• Resilient: Thrives in a fast-paced, fluid environment and can lead teams through change.
• Executive Presence: Ability to command a room, simplify the complex, and serve as a calm, authoritative voice during quarterly earnings or Board-level strategy sessions.

We will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA at least two days a week.

Benefits & Culture

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 balance. Full-time, U.S. benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we've taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: View email address on click.appcast.io.

About 2U

2U partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives. Through partnerships with the world's leading colleges, universities, and companies, 2U delivers thousands of online programs to millions of learners worldwide on edX, its global learning platform. From executive education and professional credentialing to master's degree programs and free, open courses, 2U transforms how top institutions deliver workforce-aligned online education, enabling professionals to advance without pausing their careers. Learn more at 2U.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.