Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

EF Education First / Hult

120d

About The Position

This impactful role is at the crossroads of finance, business intelligence, forecasting and strategy and requires strong communication abilities and attention to detail. As the FP&A Manager for our US operations of the Cultural Care product area, you will perform and develop critical finance deliverables and actionable operational insights through data analysis to improve the business. You will be a partner to all divisions of the business, assisting them in reporting, budgeting and forecasting ensuring consistent quality and accuracy. If you are looking for a fast paced, innovative finance role with growth in mind, look no further.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a FP&A or working with data analytics with proven role growth.
• Experience using financial data to facilitate cross-functional decision making and business support.
• Excellent Excel skills required.
• CRM/Sales Force analytics skills a plus.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Proven ability to tell compelling stories with data to a diverse audience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Quarterly financial forecasting and all related reporting and financial bridges.
• Assist in setting, tracking, and reviewing budgets for all teams.
• Prepare and perform analysis on monthly, quarterly, and annual actuals reporting.
• Deliver data-driven strategic business support across the company to drive initiatives aimed towards margin enhancement and optimizing costs.
• Create dashboards, performance models, and presentations that effectively communicate data-driven insights to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and analysis.
• Train others when applicable to pull or read reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define specific business questions and objectives.
• Explore and implement AI Forecasting methods and tools.
• Analyze data to uncover meaningful insights, trends, and patterns that can inform strategic decisions.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting techniques to anticipate future market and business trends.
• Act like a Business Partner to a variety of stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities for business improvements.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data insights to improve business processes, optimize resource allocation, and enhance decision-making.
• Work closely with teams across the organization to implement data-driven strategies and initiatives.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid vacation, ten paid holidays & two floating holidays.
• Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts.
• 25% company match on your 401(k) contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance.
• Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement.
• EF program discounts include travel, language schools, childcare, and more.
• Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Discounts at local venues and businesses.
• Inspiring and fun offsite outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree