Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vista Higher Learning is a company dedicated to developing culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to provide insights into budgets, investments, and financial risks, supporting strategic planning and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Utilize financial models and scenario analysis for planning and investment decisions
- Help develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Provide variance analysis and insights for performance improvement
- Assess financial impacts of initiatives and pricing changes
- Prepare concise presentations and dashboards for management
- Turn complex data into actionable reports and visualizations
- Create templates and automate reporting to boost efficiency
- Monitor key metrics to evaluate business health
- Support performance scorecards and KPI dashboards
- Work with other teams to link financial and operational plans
- Join business case development, offering financial guidance
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Document assumptions and methods in financial models for transparency
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of experience in a financial analysis role
- Solid foundation in financial reporting and analysis, with the ability to interpret and synthesize key financial metrics
- Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Experience building and refining financial models and conducting scenario analyses to support planning and decision-making
- Experience performing ratio analysis to evaluate liquidity, profitability, and solvency metrics
- Working knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), including journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition practices
- Experience conducting variance analysis, identifying performance drivers, and assisting in developing accurate forecasts and budgets
- Experience independently analyzing financial data to uncover trends, assess performance, and highlight opportunities for cost optimization or revenue growth
- Solid understanding of financial principles and their application to support departmental goals and contribute to strategic discussion
- Prepare clear, concise financial reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to managers and stakeholders
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information
- Proficient in financial and accounting platforms (i.e. QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
- Familiarity with ERP systems including Microsoft Great Plains
- Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, charting, conditional formatting, data validation, and lookup functions
- Skilled in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Effective in leveraging digital communication and collaboration platforms to support team and project efficiency
- Experience working in a similar or the education industry
Benefits
- Life/health/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Commuter pass subsidies
- Generous employee referral bonuses
- PTO
- Paid holidays
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