Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Summary

This position requires the individual to develop an understanding of all company operations. The position will support the Financial Planning & Analysis team in the development and execution of the annual Plan, monthly forecasts, and analysis reporting of actual results. The Senior Financial Analyst will also assist in the company’s capital planning, approval, and monitoring process. The position will also perform various ad-hoc analysis and prepare management reports emphasizing historical results, budgets, forecasts, and trends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Forecast, model, and analyze student financial aid sources/funding methods. Calculate location and Education System “90/10” funding scores used by management.

2. Assist in the development of the annual Plan, including the capital, financial, and operational budgets.

3. Perform actual to budget variance analysis while highlighting risks.

4. Provide management with timely analyses and reports as needed, including profitability analyses, cost/benefit analyses, and other ad hoc analyses.

5. Assist with the development of financial models to determine costs vs. benefits of specific projects and initiatives and evaluate the net present value and internal rate of return of cash flows associated with investment proposals.

6. Assist with various projects related to financial operations including development of new systems and processes to improve department and company efficiency.

7. Participate in the Monthly closing process with regard to analyzing and investigating actual versus forecast earnings’ variances, balance sheet/working capital results, and operating cash flow. Work with Education System Finance VPs to understand earnings and capital spending activities.

8. Work closely with other members of the Finance team including finance teams in the Education Systems, Accounting, Treasury, Operations Reporting, and Tax. Also work on various cross-functional projects with departments like Information Technology and Human Resources.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to – Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

• Supervises – no current direct reports

• Interacts with – CFO, Corporate Finance team, Education Systems resources, Procurement, Legal, and others as needed.

Core Values

Core Values unify the culture of EDMC and represent the guiding principles that influence the company’s vision, mission, and performance outcomes.

• Doing the Right Thing. Conveys a position of principle even during opposition. Takes appropriate action to heighten awareness and influence positive change.

• Integrity. Conducts all activities honestly and fairly to create an environment of mutual trust and equity.

• Respect. Openly shows appreciation for the ideas and contributions of others to create an environment of collaboration, involvement and growth.

• Providing Value. Continuously seeks to understand the requirements of all constituencies. Makes collaborative decisions to ensure needs are met or exceeded through the delivery of quality services.

• Excellence. Displays a commitment to exceptional quality that creates an environment of innovation, positive thinking and continuous improvement.

• Learning-Centered Focus. Actively supports an outcomes-based, learning-centered culture through the delivery/support of an engaging educational delivery system.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires a B.S. degree, preferably in finance, business or accounting and 5-8 years work experience (MBA a plus).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (at all levels of management), and must be able to work effectively across the organizational and functional boundaries.

• Solid functional knowledge of / experience with Microsoft Suite of Applications including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to create structure and definition in situations that are uncertain or ambiguous.

• Ability to adapt quickly to change and will champion the advancement of financial planning tools, systems, and controls that enhance management decision making.

• Familiarity with GAAP and accounting principles and practices.

• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects at any given time.

• Proven track record of meeting deadlines.

• Exhibits ability to perform the key competencies of Teamwork, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resource Management and Flexibility

• Process ownership/improvement experience

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus and close vision.

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Contact:

Jessica Scott- Staffing Specialist
210 Sixth Ave.
33rd Floor
Pittsburgh , PA  15222
staffing@edmc.edu