Follett Higher Education

Sr FPA Analyst

Follett Higher Education  •  Westchester, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


The Senior Financial Analyst leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis, complex modeling, and strategic business acumen. The senior analyst is responsible for timely delivery of financial results and driving the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly partner with the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
  • Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
  • Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
  • Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
  • Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
  • Drives outcomes working with other business areas to problem solve new issues.
  • Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent required. CPA/MBA Preferred.
  • 3-5 years of equivalent work experience required.
  • Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.
  • During periods of peak activity (e.g. strategic plan, operating plan, etc) additional hours may be required.
Follett Higher Education

About Follett Higher Education

Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer providing students, faculty and staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools, and retail services needed to successfully support the academic journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million students through its 1,000+ physical and eCommerce collegiate retail stores across North America.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Westchester, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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