Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Company Description

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, we've inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across 90+ diverse communities, becoming a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

At Galileo, innovation, purpose, and personal growth come together to create an environment where your unique talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We're committed to fostering a culture that champions inclusion for all, continually innovating to ensure every voice is heard. We have been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation four times, including in 2024, and we've made the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list over 12 times.

Come join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment where you'll be part of something truly special!

Job Description

As the FP&A Manager, you will help shape the company's financial direction and partner across departments to drive growth, improve decision-making, and ensure every strategic initiative is grounded in data-driven insight. This role sits at the intersection of finance, analytics, and business operations-you'll pair sharp financial acumen with a deep understanding of how the business truly runs day to day.

You'll operate as a player-coach on a small, scrappy team with big ambitions for growth. Equal parts strategist and builder, you'll model the business, analyze performance at the site level, design decision-support tools, and partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and outcomes. The ideal candidate is as comfortable in front of executives as they are in Excel-able to influence decisions, simplify complexity, and build the systems and metrics that power growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Decision Support

• Partnering with the VP Finance & Accounting and CFO, lead annual and multi-year planning processes, aligning budgets and forecasts with company growth goals.
• Develop and maintain forward-looking financial and operational (e.g., staffing) models, dashboards and scenario analyses to guide resource allocation, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Translate strategic priorities (e.g., expansion, pricing, scholarships) into clear financial implications.
• Ensure all financial planning and forecasting aligns with the seasonal nature of our business, supporting the unique rhythm of camp operations from strategic planning, to dynamic forecasting, to performance management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, clearly communicating financial insights, risks, and opportunities in plain language.

Operational Finance & Analytics

Labor - Optimize hiring, deployment, and daily management of ~2,500 seasonal employees, Galileo's largest cost driver and primary determinant of program quality

Accounting, Reporting, Compliance

Systems, Tools & Team Leadership

We're Looking For

Business Partnership Mindset

Exceptional Analytical and Strategic Thinking

Systems and Design Thinking

Leadership and Communication

Qualifications

Additional Information

We anticipate total compensation for this Full-Time, exempt position to be $130,000 - $150,000. Exact compensation may vary and will be based on multiple factors, including geography and professional experience.

Our pay practices are guided by a commitment to equity and informed by market benchmarking and internal audits to minimize bias and ensure fairness across all roles.

BENEFITS

WORK LOCATION

Remote, work-from-home, location is possible in the following states : California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas, North Carolina, New York, or Washington. We are currently only able to employ candidates who are based in the states listed here.

SCHEDULE & TIME COMMITMENT

This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week. While we prioritize work-life balance, there may be times when additional hours are necessary to meet deadlines and ensure the success of our programs. Additionally, HQ staff are expected to visit camp locations from June through August to experience camp first-hand and support our teams on the ground; 10-15% travel may be required for those located outside of a camp territory.

Physical Demands

Additional Information :

During your onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will be provided during your onboarding process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow qualified applicants / employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.