Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Summary

Join Common App, a national non-profit organization, as a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis. You will be a key member of the FP&A team, supporting daily planning and analysis, developing processes and tools, and partnering with executive leadership. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4-6 years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably in a non-profit or similar environment. Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills are essential. Common App offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a virtual-first work environment. Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have 4-6 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience preferably in a similar non-profit, marketplace businesses, and or transactional (one-time) revenue streams of $30 million or greater
• Have experience using financial systems to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, including the ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive financial projection model
• Have experience with financial planning and reporting software
• Have experience with analytics and visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Qlik)
• Possess a strong understanding of US GAAP; ability to communicate differences in GAAP and cash financials
• Possess strong analytical/modeling skills and experience executing budgeting and strategic planning processes for complex financial reporting organizations
• Demonstrate Excel fluency and superior financial modeling, quantitative, and analytical skills with comfort creating scalable models as well as proficiency in PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Execute financial analysis with a high standard of precision and accuracy
• Display a deep understanding of technical concepts and industry trends
• Exhibit leadership qualities by guiding and mentoring junior team members
• Make well-informed decisions based on experience and data analysis
• Think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data and demonstrate strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information
• Ensure effective performance when faced with ambiguity, changing environments, and demands
• Evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results
• Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals. Include the capacity to both think strategically and execute tactically, embodying a blend of technical, creative, business, and communication skills
• Build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day planning and analysis activities
• Develop and implement processes and tools that will deliver optimum operations of the department
• Serve as a valued business partner to Executive and Senior Management leaders by providing financial management support
• Prepare and present plans (budgets/forecasts)
• Conduct regular management reporting and analysis of actual results
• Align business analytics with the organization’s strategic objectives
• Ensure areas operate efficiently and effectively within Common App financial policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent certification
• Have grant and/or government contracting financial modeling and reporting experience
• Have experience with Workday Adaptive
• Ability to influence at all levels, as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and be assertive in driving successful management strategies
• Be effective in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small, and large groups) and with peers and management team members
• Encourage innovation and be able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective, efficient, and creative solutions
• Have a passion for higher education

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account