Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - US Based Remote Opportun

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. 

If you are an experienced Senior Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis), and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the FP&A team and reporting to the Director of FP&A, the Senior Analyst FP&A is responsible for supporting day-to-day planning and analysis activities that include the development and implementation of processes and tools that will deliver optimum operations of the department. The position serves as a valued business partner to Executive and Senior Management leaders by providing financial management support that includes the preparation and presentation of plans (budgets/forecasts), regular management reporting and analysis of actual results, and the alignment of business analytics with the organization’s strategic objectives while ensuring those areas operate efficiently and effectively within Common App financial policies. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 4-6 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience preferably in a similar non-profit, marketplace businesses, and or transactional (one-time) revenue streams of $30 million or greater. 
• Experience using financial systems to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, including the ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive financial projection model.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting software. 
• Experience with analytics and visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Qlik).
• Strong understanding of US GAAP; ability to communicate differences in GAAP and cash financials.
• Strong analytical/modeling skills and experience executing budgeting and strategic planning processes for complex financial reporting organizations.
• Excel fluency and superior financial modeling, quantitative, and analytical skills with comfort creating …