Financial Analyst

Study.com · Remote

Company

Study.com

Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education and help make education accessible for all. As a nimble growth stage start-up, we've emerged as the leading online education platform helping over 30 million learners and educators each month. Study.com has earned numerous awards and it has been recognized as one of the most transformational companies in EdTech, living up to our commitment to all learners: Breakthroughs Start Here. From students and educators in over 9,000 school districts that use Study.com, to working adults striving to complete their college degree or gain professional certifications, we empower them to reach their full potential. Our product is our impact! Across our college programs alone we have saved students over $200M in tuition and enabled tens of thousands to become nurses, teachers, accountants and more. Additionally, as part of our mission we’ve donated over $27 million across social impact programs to learners and educators.

As a Financial Analyst at Study.com, you will contribute to the success of the organization by creating actionable insights through financial and operational analysis and reporting. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Finance but will work closely with business leaders throughout the organization.

 

The Financial Analyst role is a great opportunity to implement ideas, learn rapidly, be challenged, and grow alongside an organization that is consistently focused on its people and continues to deliver solid growth. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a small team, working on multiple projects at a time, and interacting with all levels of leadership and members of the Board of Directors.

 

This is a full-time contract position. You will be expected to work during Study.com's Pacific Time business hours Monday - Friday. Additionally, you will use your own computer and have reliable access to high-speed internet.

What You'll Do:

  • Drive annual plans, re-forecasts, monthly close and variance analyses, and executive reporting in partnership with the Senior Manager of Finance
  • Partner with Accounting supporting financial close, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of entries.
  • Create intuitive analytic tools, reports, spreadsheets, and models that utilize a variety of data sources to provide critical business insights
  • Build partnership with department leaders to understand drivers, trends, opportunities, and share insights and recommendations through data.
  • Understand global operations, develop ad-hoc business analysis, and present recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions.
  • Own all aspects of maintaining and updating Prophix, our CPM tool.
  • Proactively identify and implement changes to continually improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of planning & analysis activities.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in FP&A
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage financial models for business forecasting and variance analysis
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written skills
  • Strong project management skills, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
  • Familiarity with CPM tools such as Prophix, Adaptive Insights, or similar tools
  • B2C and B2B software industry experience preferred

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application and resume in English.

At Study.com, we know that strong communities are built on the power of our diversity, and we respect and strive to understand for the diverse identities, race, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives of our team members. Our work and company culture have been consistently recognized, including:

  • Inc. Best Place to Work
  • Fortune Great Places to Work – Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
  • Golden Bridge Awards – Gold Winner, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • San Francisco Business Times & Silicon Valley Business Journal – Best Places to Work

Study.com provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements.

 

Study.com complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Additionally, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with applicable state and local laws.


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Date Posted

08/18/2024

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