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We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst (Remote) to join our Cengage Group Financial Data Analytics team, providing the financial and related operational support for Cengage Group. This position performs reporting and analysis for our subscription business, royalty expense, royalty payments and providing Ad Hoc analysis and reports and helping to support strategic planning.
To be successful in this role, you should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to lead and use large volume of data within analyzes along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff.
This is a full-time remote position that can be located anywhere in the US with a preference for someone in Central or Eastern time zones.
What You'll Do Here:
Complete investment analysis to execute on business strategies
Allocate revenue for royalty payments for our subscription business
Analyzes monthly royalty expense results for Senior Leadership
Builds ad-hoc analysis reports for distribution to our partners
Ensures accuracy of monthly royalty payments
Supports the product team by compiling financial information to provide guidance and oversight on profitability of agreements with our partners
Develops relationships with the Product Organization and Finance Leadership
Participates in ad-hoc reporting, initiatives and analysis
Assists in maintaining data integrity within multiple systems
Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations
Skills You Will Need Here:
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Data Analysis; MBA a plus
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills
Adapts well to fast-pace environment and rapidly changing priorities and activities
Exhibits initiative and ability to work optimally and independently
Excellent detail-orientation with multitasking capabilities
Ability to contribute constructively in a team environment
Ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences
Ability to train/mentor others
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
Industry experience in publishing, software, or related content business
Minimum 2 years' work experience in financial planning or sales analysis/operations experience and in roles requiring problem solving/analytic skills, project management and presentation skills required
Demonstrated financial modeling knowledge and skills with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem- solving capabilities
Comfortable wearing multiple hats, ranging from leading finance and operational discussions to working with data to provide thoughtful analysis
Self-directed, self-motivated and demonstrated experience providing ideas and solutions to further business understanding
Must be tenacious, with the emotional intelligence to know when to advocate more and when to look for alternative approaches
Ability to listen and interpret the requirements of internal clients, plan accordingly and go above and beyond
Extremely well organized and objective oriented with dedicated work ethic
Exemplifies initiative, intelligence, and integrity in targeting continuous improvement
The ability to travel a few days a year
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
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.
Base Pay Range
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
$63,800.00 - $102,100.00 USD
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.
