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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in the Cengage Academic Finance group providing the financial and related operational support for several Cengage Academic teams! Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for the Cengage Academic P&L; decision support for various Cengage Academic teams; and financial and operational support in pursuit of strategic drivers of value. Candidates able to go into our Mason, OH once a week for team meetings is preferred however remote/virtual candidates will be considered.
The incumbent should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to manage and use large volumes of data within analyses along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Director of Finance.
What you'll do here:
Support the FP&A function for Cengage Academic teams including preparation of the annual budget and subsequent re-forecasts, variance analysis, monthly reporting, and ad hoc reporting
Maintains and updates headcount tracker and other financial models and performs analysis to support the budgeting/forecasting process in support of strategic initiatives
Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations
Communicate with business partners to identify strategic priorities, funding plans, and reporting requirements
Use Excel to model scenarios, build forecasts, perform trend analysis, and identify drivers of business
Drive decision making and strategy with data and analytical insight
Skills you will need here:
Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required
4+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close
Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment and adapts well to fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and activities
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required
Experience with PowerPivot, Tableau, Smartsheets and other data visualization tools a plus
Experience with financial reporting and planning software and general ledger systems (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase -Smartview, Oracle Data Warehouse, PLANit)
Strong Accounting background with understanding of GAAP and Compliance standards
Excellent detail-orientation with ability to multitask and respond to competing priorities
Commitment to continually trying to improve existing processes and finding opportunities to work more efficiently
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral with ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
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About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. #LI-remote
