Strategic Education Inc.
Financial Analyst
Minneapolis, MN
Jan 23, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description
The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting senior management in analyzing and monitoring the Company's performance. Supports the creation and communication of the annual budget, quarterly financial and operational forecasts, and various ad-hoc financial and operational analyses. Creates and distributes monthly management reports. Coordinates capital expenditure and headcount planning. Helps ensure that all work created and distributed by the finance department is timely and professional in appearance.

  • Responsible for the analysis of Company and Divisional financial performance with a particular emphasis on tracking and interpreting key performance metrics.
  • Responsible for developing various ad hoc financial/performance analysis.
  • Responsible for working with Department Heads to help them to better interpret and manage their operating and financial performance.
  • Support the annual budgeting process, the analysis of budget vs actual results, and updates to the quarterly forecasts
  • Coordinate capital expenditure planning, tracking, and reporting
  • Coordinate headcount planning, approval, and reporting process
  • Maintain an organized easily accessible electronic database of all financial and operational files.
  • Support development of financial presentations for management
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline

Certificates, licenses and registrations:

  • None

Work Experience:

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Skills:

  • Analytical Skills - ability to dissect financial data, identify trends, interpret complex information, and make informed decisions.
  • Financial Reporting - understand financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) and is comfortable with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
  • Attention to Detail - focus on detail when analyzing data, preparing reports, or reconciling accounts.
  • Communication Skills - clearly write and verbally communicate to explain financial concepts, present findings, and collaborate with colleagues.
  • Problem-Solving - think critically and propose effective solutions when encountering complex challenges.
  • Excel Proficiency - skilled in manipulating data, creating pivot tables, using formulas and functions, and building financial models.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration - works well with others, contribute to team goals, and communicate effectively.
  • Adaptability - is open to change and willing to learn new tools, software, and industry trends.
  • Time Management - ability to juggle multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Ethical Judgment - shows integrity and ethical judgment when handling sensitive information.

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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$66,000.00 - $99,000.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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