Sr FPA Analyst

Follett Higher Education • Westchester, IL

6d

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis, complex modeling, and strategic business acumen. The senior analyst is responsible for timely delivery of financial results and driving the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly partner with the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of equivalent work experience required.
• Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/MBA Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
• Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
• Drives outcomes working with other business areas to problem solve new issues.
• Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior