The Finance Analyst is responsible for key financial processes and projects to provide data-driven insights related to financial performance. These insights are used to monitor progress toward financial objectives, to forecast future performance and to advise and develop strategies for improvement throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for elements of core financial processes including but not limited to the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, monthly reporting and variance analysis, cash flow modeling/debt compliance and longer-range financial planning
• Perform monthly revenue analyses and reconciliations, for fee-for-service products as well as fundraising activities
• Support month/quarter/year-end financial close processes
• Assist in collection, organization, and validation of financial data from multiple sources
• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators and reporting tools to measure success against financial goals and enhance transparency on performance/trends
• Partner cross-functionally on key analytical projects in support of pricing initiatives, cost to serve analyses, business case development, and other ad-hoc projects
• Communicate findings through data visualization and reports understandable to both finance and non-finance audiences

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of financial planning and analysis experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven results in impacting business performance
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a collaborative, team setting with a results oriented approach
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail in order to produce the highest quality work, including follow up and follow through
• Ability to multi-task by prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving business situations and financial needs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of data analytic/reporting tools such as Power BI a plus
• Proficiency in data extraction methods in order to leverage analytic and reporting tools

Full Pay range: Exempt ($51,900 - $64,900 - $77,900)

This is the pay range for our staff in this position, from entry to fully independent and proficient in the role utilizing our propriety systems and processes. The candidate selected for this position will be offered a wage applicable to their background and skill set as aligned to our business. This will result in an initial offer between $51,900 - $68,000 annually for this position.

At Scholarship America, our team members are motivated by our core values: Student Impact, Teamwork, Inclusion and Curiosity. Our vision is to empower an America where those with the most need have the opportunity to thrive through equitable pathways to education and training, and we are seeking fantastic team members to make that happen.

We know the best person for the job could be anywhere, and that's why this position can work in a hybrid manner from either our office in Bloomington or Saint Peter, MN or remotely within the continental United States. Our employees enjoy a team-based, flexible work schedule, allowing them to flex around our core hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time. Scholarship America is committed to our team's work/life balance, and our strong learning and development culture supports knowledge growth and professional development for all employees across foundational and job-specific skills.

Scholarship America offers employees a robust total rewards package, focused on supporting their health and well-being now and in the future. We offer comprehensive choices for insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life), disability (short-term & long-term), flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care), and a 403(b) retirement fund with a 3% company match.

In addition to schedule flexibility, we also provide paid time away from work (vacation, sick, personal, up to fifteen paid holidays annually), plus employee & dependent educational reimbursement programs which support our overall mission.

Details on our company mission, vision, values and goals can be found at .

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We Have One Passion. Every Student.