Financial Analyst

BrainPOP is an online K-12 educational solution that makes rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all. Proven to raise academic achievement, BrainPOP has been a trusted resource to more than six million educators and engages the hearts and challenged minds of over 300 million learners worldwide. 

The Financial Analyst is integral to the Finance team and will be involved in day-to-day finance operations, sales reporting, financial planning, and analysis. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management reports, calculating quarterly sales commissions, and writing searches in NetSuite and Salesforce. The Financial Analyst is accountable for maintaining a sales and revenue model designed to enhance the accuracy of the company's financial results. The candidate will support the organization’s financial goals and help establish business partnerships cross-functionally.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare timely month-end reporting packages for senior and executive leadership, including sales, recognized/deferred revenue, and KPIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data and provide financial insights to support business decisions
• Create, maintain, and improve the annual sales and revenue budget
• Calculate and analyze various SaaS metrics, including ARR and NRR
• Support monthly close analyses and identify variances to budget
• Assist with sales compensation plans, commission calculations, and quarterly statements
• Validate and improve current reports and dashboards

You are: 

• An excellent writer and communicator who can articulate complex analyses clearly and concisely across all levels of the organization
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a knack for managing multiple deadlines and priorities
• A strong problem-solver who finds simple and effective solutions for improving reporting and processes
• Passionate about learning and continuously seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge
• A self-starter with the desire to work both independently and cross-functionally as part of a team
• Discrete and able to listen, analyze and inform appropriately while maintaining the required sensibilities in handling confidential information

On your resume:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably at a SaaS company
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel skills (experience analyzing large data sets, developing models, and creating complex formulas and pivot tables)
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP System
• Salesforce (CRM), Looker (BI tool), CaptivateIQ (commission software), or Adaptive Planning (financial reporting system) experience is a plus

Life at BrainPOP

What we do today directly impacts how teachers teach and students learn. We continue to be inspired because we can see the difference we’re making, and we’re proud to be a creative, collaborative, always-teaching, and always-learning community. Our commitment to supporting and empowering teachers and students is reflected in our dedication to enhancing the lives of our employees—in and out of the office. Our team comprises educators, data scientists, published authors, engineers, artists, bakers, film buffs, cyclists, dual citizens, and so much more. We value Diversity & Inclusion, collaboration, and learning from multiple perspectives, and we encourage people to bring their most authentic selves to work. Besides offering a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizing work-life balance, we make it a point to integrate fun and play into the workplace. 

We offer:

• Corporate Donation Matching 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Life Insurance
• 401K with a company match 
• Friends & Family BrainPOP Subscription
• Learning & Development Stipend
• Wellness Activities (ClassPass Membership)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Company Events (happy hours, volunteering opportunities, trivia nights, and monthly Town Halls) 

The starting salary for this role is between $75,000- $85,000, depending on skills and experience. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. We have competitive pay bands for all other countries based on market standards. Individual compensation decisions are based on several factors, including experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. Based on these factors, we expect most of the candidates offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description, as posted. If so, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate.

Location:

BrainPOP believes in a hybrid work environment, but every role will have an in-person component. Employees are expected to come into our New York headquarters for in-person meetings as required, which may vary from quarter to quarter, depending on the business needs. 

We are able to employ remotely out of the following approved hiring states:

• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois 
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee

We believe that a diverse organization is a more effective organization. BrainPOP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.