Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

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 scalable models as well as proficiency in PowerPoint/Google Slides.
• Attention to Detail: Executes their financial analysis with a high standard of precision and accuracy.
• Expertise: Displays a deep understanding of technical concepts and industry trends.
• Leadership: Exhibits leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring junior team members.
• Decision Making: Makes well-informed decisions based on experience and data analysis.
• Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data and strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Adaptability: Ensures effective performance when faced with ambiguity, changing environments, and demands.
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.
• Planning and Priority Setting: Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals. Includes the capacity to both think strategically and execute tactically, embodying a blend of technical, creative, business, and communication skills.
• Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent certification.
• Grant and/or government contracting financial modeling and reporting experience. 
• Experience with Workday Adaptive.\
• Influencing and Negotiation: Ability to influence at all levels, as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and be assertive in driving successful management strategies.
• Presentation Skills: Effective in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small, and large groups) and with peers and management team members.
• Problem-Solving & Decision Quality: Encourages innovation and is able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective, efficient, and creative solutions. 
• A passion for higher education is a plus. 

PAY RANGE

$95,000 - $101,578

Benefits

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including: 

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day

*floating holidays prorated depending on start date

• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Financial security
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Health & wellness
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Career development
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Additional perks
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

HOW DO I APPLY

To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

About the company

Common App is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to students and those who support them as they make their way through the college selection and application process. Our mission began 40 years ago and today we provide a centralized way to apply to more than 800 institutions around the world. We continue to be driven by the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process and we won’t stop until all students see college as a viable option and enjoy the opportunities it offers.

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