Senior Analyst, FP&A

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

2d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. About the Role: We are looking for a high-performing, analytical, and collaborative leader to drive operational excellence within our schools through thoughtful and innovative financial partnership. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the Senior Analyst, FP&A will be a critical bridge between school leadership and the corporate office, leveraging data to optimize performance and support strategic decision-making. You will operate as a key partner in rebuilding and strengthening the Schooling side of our FP&A function, ensuring that financial insights lead directly to operational improvements. This role will have exposure to all levels and functions of the organization, including senior management, meaning the ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate with clarity and precision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant financial planning & analysis experience
Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
Ability to build and work in complex financial models
Solid understanding of financial statements
Takes ownership of accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
Highly detail-oriented, while also balancing the big picture view
Adapts quickly to changes and able to multitask with competing priorities
Excellent communication skills, able to clearly and accurately convey messages to various audiences across the organization
Has a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and thrives on an ongoing feedback culture
Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets and Slides

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary finance point of contact for school operations and network functions, fostering a culture of innovative and analytical collaboration.
Operational Excellence: Drive efficiencies across the organization by automating tasks and identifying opportunities for process improvement through data-driven insights.
Financial Planning: Own the annual budgeting and monthly re-forecasting processes for Schools, including the development of complex financial models and dashboards.
Performance Management: Maintain and publish detailed reporting on school-level performance, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget), KPI tracking, and trend analysis.
Leadership & Communication: Lead meetings with senior management to deliver financial updates, drive fiscal responsibility, and provide ad hoc decision support to the CFO and CEO.
Enablement: Train business partners on financial systems and budget management best practices to ensure consistency in data collection and execution.