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API, LLC

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

API, LLC, Texas, Georgia, United States,


Description:We will only consider candidates that are physically located in the following States (no exceptions)

CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI

We do not sponsor work visas/OPTs/CPTs/Perm. Res. etc.

WHO WE ARE (Why you will LOVE us)

Academic Programs International (API) encourages students of all ages to embark on a lifelong experiential educational journey that enriches lives, communities and organizations and helps every student, college and company to achieve their goals.

Through the creation of APIConnect, an experiential education technology platform, the company helps colleges, universities and students create and discover learning experiences customized to meet their needs. APIConnect offers a vast library of destinations, accredited courses, internships, and original programming geared toward maximizing students’ college experiences so they are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, US, API sends thousands of students on hundreds of programs both virtually and in more than 60 cities in nearly 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East.

If you are someone who thinks differently, is passionate about serving students, and wants to be a part of a fun and hard-working culture, then this is the company for you.

What you will be doing

The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will be a critical contributor to the company’s ongoing growth. This individual will be key to the FP&A function and will spear-head the Company’s three-statement forecast, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, sales pipeline, and special projects. As a strategic partner to senior management, this role involves preparing board presentations, financial reports and presentations, capital expenditures, unit economic analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support ‘optimal’ business decision making.Requirements:

How you will get the job donePrimary responsibilities include:

Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures

Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance

Drive the development and enhancement of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan and modeling tools

Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and Analysis

Create quarterly and monthly financial reports

Implement and work with a Business Intelligence tools and dashboard reports

Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, revenue pricing, as well as new projects

Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives

Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes

Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis

Prepare presentations to Board of Directors and Senior Management Team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

What experience you should have

Advanced knowledge of Excel and other financial applications, Netsuite accounting software, Salesforce, PowerPoint, Tableau

Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized

Hands-on individual willing to be immersed in all aspects of the finance function

Proactive work ethic and ability to perform with minimal supervision

Self-starter and data driven

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

KEY EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting, Finance or related field

MBA is highly preferred

7+ years experience as Manager or Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus | Problem-Solving | Communication | Team Approach

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