Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer that supports over 6 million students. The Senior Financial Analyst leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis and is responsible for delivering financial results, driving forecasting, and strategic planning processes.

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

Skills

• 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, Hyperion, and financial reporting systems
• Strong communication & analytical skills
• CPA/MBA Preferred

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