Job description

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Finance and Planning Analyst! This position performs detailed and in-depth analysis in support of ASU’s (EdPlus) strategic, financial and budget planning. Position responsibilities to include: forecasting, ROI / IRR analysis, raw data manipulation, competitor analysis, variance analysis, model creation, statistical comparisons, enrollment management and other FP&A tasks as needed. The position reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager; however, has visibility to EdPlus Senior Directors and the CFO. The position requires a high level of attention-to-detail while creating/maintaining effective working relationships. A Bachelor’s degree and prior Financial Planning and Analysis work experience is required. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and short deadlines is a plus.

Essential Duties

• Creates, compiles and interprets output from models that assist in business decisions on a wide range of subjects.
• Reports, communicates and leads discussions on findings to multiple levels of leadership at EdPlus - including Managers, Senior Directors and the CFO.
• Works with internal and external systems to compile a wide range of data (i.e. internal enrollment and academic data sources, government websites such as IPEDS and other public educational databases, competitor websites, Sales Force and others) for financial planning and decision-making efforts.
• Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative data; reviews and validates results with FP&A Manager or designee.
• Maintains and develops data files for use in report creation and weekly KPI distribution.
• Assists in preparation of a variety of statistical and written reports and presentations utilizing multiple and varied ASU data as well as external data sources.
• Communicates with internal and external constituencies to obtain necessary information. As requested, explains analyses, plans, or analytical reports to senior administrators.
• Performs or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience in conducting research, statistical analyses or planning; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Experience in using intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Evidence of Critical Thinking Skills, possess a “Can Do” attitude in team and individual settings
• Experience in using attention-to-detail skills
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis work
• Ability to create and maintain internal and external working relationships that foster a collaborative environment
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment while dealing with varying degrees of ambiguity and curious nature with an eagerness to learn

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,412.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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