Sr Financial Analyst
Core
Senior Financial Analyst providing financial and operational support for the Cengage Work and ELT teams, focusing on forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Role type
Senior FP&A Analyst
Builds
Monthly reports, quarterly forecasts, annual plans, and strategic business cases
Domain
Education Technology / Financial Planning & Analysis
Required skills
Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Data Visualization, GAAP Accounting, Strategic Analysis, Process Automation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Business Case Development
Preferred skills
AI/ML for workflow improvement, Advanced Excel, Data Modeling
Technologies
Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Hyperion, BI platforms, Excel
Responsibilities
Own core FP&A processes including monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning; Partner with product leaders to analyze performance and profitability; Translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership; Perform detailed variance analysis and identify root causes; Support strategic decision-making through scenario modeling; Improve and automate reporting processes; Act as liaison between Business Unit, FP&A, and Accounting; Investigate data discrepancies and drive resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC