Sr Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial and operational support to Cengage Work and ELT, partnering with business leaders and using analysis to inform key decisions. The role focuses on forecasting, variance analysis, maintaining financial metrics, and supporting strategic value drivers. The successful candidate is intellectually curious, meticulous, interested in continuous learning, comfortable working with large datasets, and motivated to use technology and AI to improve workflows. The position offers exposure to business leaders and the opportunity to grow into a broader finance leadership role. It reports to the Senior FP&A Business Manager.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a quantitative subject area.
- At least 2 years of related experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.
- Strong analytical foundation and ability to turn data into insights and recommendations.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and evolving priorities.
- Advanced Excel skills; comfort handling extensive datasets and building models.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to non-finance collaborators.
- Proactive, coachable growth mindset and motivation to take on increasing responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with or strong interest in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau and financial systems such as SAP or Hyperion.
- Demonstrated curiosity and interest in using technology, automation, and AI to improve financial processes and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Own monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning, with a focus on accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with product and business unit leaders to analyze product performance, profitability, and customer adoption trends.
- Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Develop an understanding of business drivers and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Perform variance analysis, identify root causes, and communicate performance drivers.
- Support strategic decisions through ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development.
- Improve and automate reporting using tools such as BI platforms, data models, and AI-assisted workflows.
- Act as a liaison between the Business Unit, FP&A, and Accounting to support alignment and consistency.
- Assist with internal and external reporting materials.
- Support product setup, financial tracking, and analysis of new initiatives.
- Investigate data discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package; details are available through Cengage Group’s Total Rewards Philosophy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
