Senior Financial Planning Analyst (USA-Hybrid)

NOTE : This role requires two days in-office, in one of these locations :

Seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning Analyst who has the ability to analyze, interpret and communicate critical information within all levels of the Research and Learning business.

The right person for this role would be self-motivated, energetic, and willing to take on challenges at any time. This person would be working in close collaboration with cross functional teams serving as a key partner supporting the business.

This person should also have solid communication skills, along with the ability to manage a time sensitive workload. This is an excellent opportunity for corporate exposure at every level, providing valuable experience.

Key Responsibilities :

Actively participate in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting and closing activities :

Process necessary journal entries and accrual transactions

Analyze financial results and identify the primary drivers of the variances to forecast, budget and prior periods.

Completion of corporate reporting and related templates

Provide insightful financial analytic support for Research & Learning business lines :

Participate in the annual budgeting process along with supporting strategic (VSP) and tactical plans.

Complete analysis of monthly results, including variance explanations

Provide expense reporting and variance analysis, as well as ad-hoc financial and decision support information as requested.

Identify risks and opportunities and make recommendations for appropriate actions.

Drive continuous process improvements and best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the planning and reporting processes.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

5+ years of financial planning, analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience with business unit and / or corporate experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

CPA or similar advanced degree

Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Strong written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Prior experience with contribution margin and expenses

Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately.

Function as an integral part of a team and build positive relationships and credibility within other areas of the organization.

Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, perform data reconciliations, and summarize for executive review.

Excellent computer skills required, including a high degree of demonstrated Excel expertise (i.e., vlookup, Pivot Tables, and IF statements), as well as experience with SAP and Blackline

Proactively seeks out ways to add value and efficiencies through continuous improvement efforts.