Renaissance Learning
Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis and Business Intelligence
About Renaissance
When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
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The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Business Intelligence is a mission critical strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and executive leadership team. This role will drive the design, implementation, and management of advanced financial planning, analysis, and business intelligence systems to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence across the organization. The VP of FP&A and BI will lead the transformation of finance and analytics functions, enabling a data-driven culture and supporting sustainable growth in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
In this role as VP FP&A and BI, you will be responsible for:
- Lead and manage the global FP&A and BI teams, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business analytics to drive strategic planning and performance management.
- Architect and deploy best-in-class financial systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide real-time insights and support executive decision-making.
- Design and implement the organization’s financial strategy, focusing on revenue growth, margin optimization, and capital efficiency.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, GTM, Operations, Technology) to align financial planning with business objectives and drive operational improvements.
- Establish and maintain robust processes for financial analysis, scenario planning, and KPI development to inform business strategy and resource allocation.
- Oversee the development and automation of business intelligence solutions, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning cycles, providing clear guidance and support to business leaders.
- Assist the Corporate Controller in developing and refining financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other relevant standards.
- Spearhead business continuity and risk management planning for finance and analytics functions.
- Develop cohort analysis and customer lifetime value models
- Partner with GTM teams on pipeline health, bookings quality and revenue predictability
- Lead the AI transformation within the CFO organization
- Build and manage the annual FP&A and BI budget, making data-driven recommendations for technology investments and team growth.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Product, GTM, and Technology teams to drive the company’s financial roadmap and innovation.
- Mentor and develop the FP&A and BI teams, promoting technical excellence, analytical rigor, and business partnership.
- Oversee performance management, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
- Provide ongoing training, certifications, and development opportunities to build a high-performing, scalable team.
- Lead and develop a team of direct and indirect reports, driving team performance and supporting the organization’s overall financial strategy.
- Define performance standards and goals for individuals and teams and hold them accountable for delivering results
For this role as VP FP&A and BI, you should have:
- Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field (Master’s Degree Preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business intelligence, or corporate finance.
- 7 years’ experience leading a team and managing complex financial initiatives and supporting strategic business decisions in a high-growth environment.
- Extensive experience in SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) for a scaled SaaS business ($250M+ revenue) or a business unit within a larger enterprise ($500M+) environments.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance standards.
Bonus Points:
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Insights).
- Deep understanding of SaaS financial metrics and drivers, such as ARR, NRR, GRR, ACV, TCV, and their impact on growth and profitability.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing FP&A and BI organizations in complex, global SaaS or technology environments.
- Experience with subscription-based revenue models, forecasting, and scenario planning for SaaS businesses.
- Ability to optimize finance tech stacks for automation, real-time insights, and a single source of truth.
- Experience with financial systems implementation, process automation, and data governance.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location: Remote location in Central or East Coast time zone. Flexible; travel to Minnesota office and customer sites required.
Salary Range: $176,000 - $242,450 This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.
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Benefits for eligible US employees include:
- World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com
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