Kaplan, Inc.
Senior Financial Analyst
Kaplan, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States,
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.The
Senior Financial Analyst
provides recurring financial reporting and analysis for the assigned functional area including preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses. The individual will also prepare ad hoc analyses related to obtaining a deeper understanding of financial result drivers for assigned functional area or specific projects. Results from these analyses are summarized in a concise manner for internal management reporting.Primary Responsibilities:Understand business operations including key metrics and business drivers as it relates to the overall business and any specific impacts on the assigned functional area.Prepare annual budgets and supporting documentation for assigned functional areas primarily via Excel and the Oracle Cloud financial reporting system.Prepare monthly forecasts considering current and future business trends for assigned functional areas primarily via Excel and Oracle Cloud.Prepare monthly actual vs. budget and forecast variance analyses.Routinely communicate with functional leaders, resolve inquiries, and provide insights and feedback for improving operation results.Prepare ad hoc analyses (via Excel) and related presentations (via PowerPoint) related to business unit initiatives and financial impact from the proposed operation, policy, or process changes.Prepare account reconciliations, analyses and other related accounting schedules required for monthly accruals related to assigned functional area.Collaborate with members of the team to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance function.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor Degree with a focus in Finance or Accounting; MBA Preferred.3+ Years' experience with a focus in financial analysis in a dynamic corporation.CPA or CFA preferred but not required.Experience with Oracle or a similar large ERP system.Experience with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Effective written and verbal communication skills, understands accounting principles and procedures, analytically minded with a desire to learn about the business.Customer service oriented, ability to work independently, and adapts to changing priorities.PowerPoint presentation experience preferred.We offer a competitive benefits package including:Remote work
providing flexible work/life balance.Comprehensive Retirement Package
automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure).Our Gift of Knowledge Program
provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members.Competitive health benefits
and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment.Generous Paid Time Off
includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities.And so much more!This position is a Salary Grade BLocation:
Remote/Nationwide, USAAbout Us
Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science.
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Senior Financial Analyst
provides recurring financial reporting and analysis for the assigned functional area including preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses. The individual will also prepare ad hoc analyses related to obtaining a deeper understanding of financial result drivers for assigned functional area or specific projects. Results from these analyses are summarized in a concise manner for internal management reporting.Primary Responsibilities:Understand business operations including key metrics and business drivers as it relates to the overall business and any specific impacts on the assigned functional area.Prepare annual budgets and supporting documentation for assigned functional areas primarily via Excel and the Oracle Cloud financial reporting system.Prepare monthly forecasts considering current and future business trends for assigned functional areas primarily via Excel and Oracle Cloud.Prepare monthly actual vs. budget and forecast variance analyses.Routinely communicate with functional leaders, resolve inquiries, and provide insights and feedback for improving operation results.Prepare ad hoc analyses (via Excel) and related presentations (via PowerPoint) related to business unit initiatives and financial impact from the proposed operation, policy, or process changes.Prepare account reconciliations, analyses and other related accounting schedules required for monthly accruals related to assigned functional area.Collaborate with members of the team to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance function.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor Degree with a focus in Finance or Accounting; MBA Preferred.3+ Years' experience with a focus in financial analysis in a dynamic corporation.CPA or CFA preferred but not required.Experience with Oracle or a similar large ERP system.Experience with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Effective written and verbal communication skills, understands accounting principles and procedures, analytically minded with a desire to learn about the business.Customer service oriented, ability to work independently, and adapts to changing priorities.PowerPoint presentation experience preferred.We offer a competitive benefits package including:Remote work
providing flexible work/life balance.Comprehensive Retirement Package
automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure).Our Gift of Knowledge Program
provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members.Competitive health benefits
and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment.Generous Paid Time Off
includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities.And so much more!This position is a Salary Grade BLocation:
Remote/Nationwide, USAAbout Us
Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science.
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