Ellucian
Manager, Data Analytics & Process Improvement | Hybrid | Reston, VA
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Reston, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Data Science
🗓️ November 23rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead development of automated reporting and forecasting solutions for FP&A processes.
- Enhance revenue and ARR forecasting models with the Finance team.
- Develop and oversee SQL-based data models and transformation logic.
- Support headcount planning via data-driven automation and streamlined reports.
- Collaborate with Business Intelligence and cross-functional teams on data governance.
- Automate vendor spend reporting and forecasting with Accounting and Finance.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial data systems and processes.
- Document analytical frameworks, data flows, and reporting logic.
- 7-10 years experience in financial data analysis, business intelligence, or FP&A.
- Advanced SQL skills; experience with Tableau, Excel, Snowflake, PowerBI.
- Proven leadership in analytics within a SaaS or subscription-based environment.
- Strong analytical skills, understanding of SaaS metrics such as ARR, retention, bookings.
- Excellent communication skills across Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence.
- Employee benefits include comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, 401k with match, parental leave, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
Manager, Data Analytics & Process Improvement | Hybrid | Reston, VA Full Description
About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
The Manager, Data Analytics & Process Improvement will provide dedicated analytical and technical support to enhance forecasting, reporting, and overall data efficiency within the FP&A organization. This role will be responsible for automating key financial processes, streamlining data workflows, and improving the accuracy and speed of financial insights across the company.
The ideal candidate will bring strong SQL and data modeling skills to help the Finance team optimize core processes such as revenue and ARR forecasting, bookings and renewals reporting, vendor analysis, and headcount planning. This position will play a critical role in enabling scalable, automated reporting solutions and delivering timely, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Where you will make an impact
Lead the development of automated reporting and forecasting solutions to improve efficiency across core FP&A processes.Partner with Finance to enhance revenue and ARR forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and scalability.Oversee the development of SQL-based data models and transformation logic that enable scalable, trusted financial insights.Support headcount planning through data-driven automation and streamlined reporting and forecasting processes.Build SQL-based data models and transformations to optimize data accuracy and usability for financial analysis.Collaborate with Business Intelligence and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on data architecture, definitions, and governance.Work with Accounting and Finance teams to automate vendor spend reporting and forecasting, driving operational efficiency.Drive continuous improvement in financial data systems and processes to support faster and more reliable decision-making.Document analytical frameworks, data flows, and reporting logic to maintain transparency and consistency across the FP&A organization.What you will bring
7 - 10 years of experience in financial data analysis, business intelligence, or FP&AProven experience leading analytics initiatives within a SaaS or subscription-based business.Advanced SQL skills and demonstrated experience building or managing data models for financial reporting and forecasting.Experience related to data analytics leveraging any software tools such as: Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Snowflake, SQL Queries, PowerBI, etc.Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable financial insights.Understanding of key SaaS metrics, including ARR, gross retention, net retention, and bookingsProven experience improving and automating financial reporting and forecasting processes.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, and other operational teams.What makes #Ellucianlife
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision Flexible time off Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the futureParental Leave5 charitable days to support the community that supports usTelemedicineWellness Headspace Care (mental health)Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver supporqDiversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the teamWe Foster a learning culture with: Education Assistance Program Professional development opportunities
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