Senior Financial Analyst
Company: Edlio LLC
Location: Wilbraham
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Hi, we're Edlio! We are a fast-paced software development company
that is looking for a smart, energetic, supportive, and dynamic
individual to join our team. We specialize in a web-based solution
for thousands of schools and districts nationwide. Our content
management system is packed with features designed specifically for
teachers and school administrators and is a perfect fit for
educational organizations of any size, from small charter schools
to districts with dozens of campuses.We are looking for a highly
motivated individual to join and support our finance team. You will
play a critical role in building a world-class FP&A function.
In this vital position, you will perform financial reporting and
analysis duties for the Edlio leadership team, the Board of
Directors, and Investors. Additionally, this role will play an
integral part in Edlio's budgeting, forecasting, and strategic
planning process. The position reports directly to the CFO and
works closely with the Vice President of Finance. The successful
candidate will be a committed and dedicated team player with a
positive can-do attitude and the desire to learn and improve in a
fast-paced environment quickly.This is a fully remote position for
US based candidates with the exception of AZ and HI.Essential
Functions and Duties:Financial Reporting and AnalysisAssists the
team in monthly and quarterly financial and operational reporting,
including executive summary preparation, quarterly business
reviews, and external reporting documentation for results.Support
the monthly KPI reporting process. Drives efficiencies in KPI
reporting processes through standardization and automation of
dashboards, reports, and analytical models.Assist with the ARR and
Retention Reporting process. Develops and prepares in-depth revenue
and customer loss cause analysis and reporting.Designs and build
financial models and scenario analysis to support business
decisions, including historical data and projected results based on
the assessment of trends.Analyzes the growth, profitability, and
cash flow implications related to investment opportunities the
Company might choose to pursue.Delivers analytically rigorous
insights to support investment direction and prioritizationPerforms
ad-hoc analysis to generate business insights and
recommendations.Packages analysis findings into actionable insights
to allow the Edlio leadership to make informed decisions with all
relevant facts to achieve better outcomes.Identifies opportunities
to leverage technology/systems to automate manual reporting and
compilation processesFinancial Planning, Budgeting, and
ForecastingDevelops and maintains Edlio's integrated annual budget,
monthly forecast, and five-year financial model, including
underlying support schedules for the five-year statement financial
model.Supports the CFO and VP of Finance in leading the Company
through the annual planning process in developing a bottom-up,
detailed one-year budget.Partners with department leaders to build
sales, revenue, and cost forecasts to support the budgeting and
forecasting processes.Cultivates a deep partnership with the
accounting department to create efficient and seamless actual
versus budget and forecast analysis and reporting.Analyzes
historical results for trends to improve the accuracy of budget and
forecast model assumptions and drivers. This analysis includes
studying the causes of unexpected budget variances, including all
areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and operating
metrics.Actively manages, organizes, and focuses on achieving a
timely budget and forecasting deliverables.Continuously improves
processes and creates a more effective approach to planning,
forecasting, and budgeting.Cross-Functional Business
PartnershipProvides financial and strategic support to all levels
of the organization, including the VP of Finance, CFO, CEO,
President, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).Becomes a trusted
business partner by providing actionable insights around the
business through reliable and accurate analytics.Communicate
actionable insights from objective analysis and provide decision
support to business partners on critical financial and operational
topics through data analysis and business
understanding.Collaborates with operating teams and provides
fact-based recommendations that improve profitability, operating
efficiency, and effectiveness.Collaborate with key internal
stakeholders to assess analysis and reporting needs and proactively
assess the usefulness of various reports / financial
analysisInitiates proactive business dialogue and challenges
assumptions to ensure sound financial decisions to improve business
performance.Improves management teams' understanding of financial
statements and budget adherence with thoughtful and transparent
analysis..
Requirements:
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBachelor's degree
in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative
disciplineThree to five years of progressive experience in FP&A
and business analysis.Expertise in supporting a rapidly growing
SaaS technology organization.Experience Salesforce desired.Power BI
or other data analytics platform knowledge desired.Superior
financial modeling skills are required, including
scenario/sensitivity analysis, ROI, NPV, and IRR analyses.Advanced
to Expert Excel skills.Demonstrated ability to create, navigate and
explain complex modelsExceptional problem-solving, quantitative &
statistical experience, and analytical skills; strategic and
critical thinking.Strong project management skills with the ability
to multi-task and prioritize.Solid knowledge of GAAP
accounting.Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the
organization to articulate ideas, financial results, and actionable
recommendations, including presenting at the executive
level.Intellectual curiosity and a continuous thirst for
understanding the "whys" thrive on analyzing and investigating data
to understand the cause, trends, and business impact.Strong team
player with excellent interpersonal, relationship-building skills,
and demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.Strong
interpersonal skills. Assertiveness in the face of opposing
perspectivesStrong attention to detail.Highly productive and
efficient. Able to thrive managing multiple projects under tight
deadlines in a dynamic environment and respond to competing and
changing needs as they present in a fast-paced
environment.Resourceful with the ability to work independently when
required.Ability to align to Edlio's Mission, Vision, Values, and
goals to support Company initiatives and organizational
needs.PI176559354
Keywords: Edlio LLC, Springfield , Senior Financial Analyst, Professions , Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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