Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager/ Director, FP&A to lead our India-based f inance team and provide end-to-end financial support for our global (US-based) organization.
This role will manage financial planning across multiple businesses, drive strategic planning and analysis, and partner closely with US leadership to deliver actionable insights that support business growth and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth, global environment and has a strong track record of building and mentoring high-performing finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
• Own and manage financial models for both revenue and expense for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy, insight, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with the US and India finance and executive leadership teams to drive strategic decision-making through financial analysis and forecasting.
• Develop and execute annual budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Deliver actionable insights on business performance, cost optimization, and revenue growth opportunities.
Close & External Reporting Support
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes including flux analysis and executive commentary
• Partner with Investor Relations and Finance leadership on earnings prep, KPI disclosures, guidance scenarios, and talking points
• Prepare Board-ready materials and business review packets for senior leadership Operational Excellence
• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 financial analysts, fostering analytical rigor, accuracy, and professional growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to US stakeholders.
• Implement and enhance financial models, tools, and dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Partner closely with accounting team to ensure proper financial controls, compliance, and reporting integrity.
• Drive process automation and standardization across forecasting, reporting, and analysis functions.
Business Partnership
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, Product, etc.) to support strategic initiatives.
• Translate financial data into business narratives and recommendations for leadership.
• Provide financial leadership for new projects, pricing, and investment decisions.
Qualifications Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CA/CPA preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business f inance.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and full P&L ownership. • Experience supporting or partnering with US-based or multinational organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FP&A tools, and financial modeling. Skills & Attributes
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. • Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience building and scaling high-performing teams.
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with modern financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Power BI).
• Comfortable working in a global time zone environment and collaborating virtually with US teams.
Why do we exist?
Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Chegg Skills, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CA/CPA preferred)
- 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business finance
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and full P&L ownership
- Experience supporting or partnering with US-based or multinational organizations
- Strong understanding of GAAP, FP&A tools, and financial modeling
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and an EAP, alongside partner programs for care navigation. These offerings are described as comprehensive and a notable strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include flexible PTO for many roles, paid volunteer days, two company-wide break weeks, and a long-tenure sabbatical. These elements support work-life balance and are highlighted as meaningful.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include RSUs and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, plus a distinctive student-loan repayment program funded through company equity. These features increase perceived total compensation value, especially for employees carrying education debt.
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What We Do
About Chegg: As the leading student-first connected learning platform, Chegg's Student Hub makes higher education more affordable and more accessible, all while improving student outcomes. Chegg is a publicly-held company based in Santa Clara, CA with offices in San Francisco, New York, Portland, India, Israel, Berlin, and Ukraine. Chegg Student Hub Services Includes; Chegg Study, Tutoring, Writing Tools, Math Help, Test Prep, Careers Search, Internship Admissions, and College Admissions. Video Shorts - Life at Chegg: https://jobs.chegg.com/Video-Shorts-Chegg-Services Certified Great Place to Work!: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/chegg For More Information: https://jobs.chegg.com/ Chegg is an equal opportunity employer
