Vice President, FP&A

Overview:

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

 

Team Overview

Our Finance team is a passionate, high-performing group committed to supporting PowerSchool operations through accurate and timely financial transaction management. The team provides critical business guidance on a broad range of accounting, reporting, and analytical projects, ensuring the integrity of financial data. 

Responsibilities:

Description

 

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to assess business performance. The FP&A team builds reports and forecasts, supporting recommendations that will maximize operational efficiency and ultimately steer our business strategy.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

 

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the global FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Serve as a core member of the finance leadership team and trusted advisor to the executive team.
• Align financial strategy with business goals, supporting growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Support Board and investor reporting, providing clear and compelling financial narratives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, GTM, Customer Success, R&D, and G&A leaders to enable data-driven decision-making.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Drive the annual operating plan and multi-year strategic planning process.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts with variance analysis against actuals.
• Develop financial models to evaluate new business initiatives, investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Establish scalable tools, processes, and rigor across FP&A to support global growth.
• Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance frameworks across business lines and regions.

Performance Management

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance across divisions.
• Partner with business unit leaders to optimize resources, improve margins, and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide clear financial narratives, insights, and recommendations for operational improvements.

Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare presentations and materials as needed.
• Deliver clear and compelling financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and support key stakeholder activities as needed.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team with a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, curiosity, and business ownership.
• Champion the adoption of tools, automation, and modern analytics capabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in FP&A leadership roles.
• Strong track record in leading large-scale financial planning and analysis functions in a complex, global organization. 
• Experience managing and leading functional areas or departments.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership and boards on financial strategy.
• Exceptional analytical, modeling, and presentation skills with ability to distill complex information.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and implement scalable processes and systems (experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, and WorkDay preferred).
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution. 
• Travel occasionally, up to 20-25%, for key moments such as team summits, training, conferences, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• SaaS experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $230,100 - $287,600 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment:

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.