Financial Analyst

Aspen Publishing•, MA

11d•$82,000 - $112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aspen Publishing is seeking a Financial Analyst to be a part of a growing Accounting and Finance team. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in office & 2 days work-from home-schedule. You will work in partnership with the VP Finance & Operations to deliver on the mission of the accounting and finance team which will involve substantial interaction across business teams. The Financial Analyst will provide senior management with a forecast of the company’s profit and loss and operating performance for the upcoming quarter and year; inform management on progress and effectiveness of company’s strategic plans and investments to aid in decision making; and enable management to communicate with external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration
3+ years prior FP&A experience preferred, or related experience
Strong financial modeling skills
Hands-on experience in accounting software required
Expertise in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
Customer-centric mindset and negotiation skills along with high comfort level of speaking on the phone
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, English required
Working with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast paced, changing environment
Ability to meet deadlines in a consistent and accurate manner
Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team
Ability to commute to the Burlington office on a hybrid schedule

Nice To Haves

NetSuite strongly preferred
familiarity with CRM (Zoho) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast process
Provide analysis and financial support to department heads that aligns with company objectives
Develop, produce, and track key metrics and other financial indicators through automated processes and KPI dashboards
Prepare financial presentations to senior leadership and board of directors
Analyze large data sets of historical financial information (i.e., sales, disbursements, cash receipts) to better project future cash flow
Analyze and articulate risk and opportunities to plan; work collaboratively across the organization to ensure the accurate and consistent flow of relevant information
Conduct monthly budget vs. actual analysis
Produce revenue analysis and reporting
Produce ad-hoc analysis and reporting as necessary