[Remote] Finance Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions for K-12 learners. The Financial Analyst will support leadership teams by providing financial insights, business analytics, and ensuring effective budget management to drive profitable revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standard pipeline and other sales performance reports by department and territory. Ensure reporting is provided to each level of management
• Provide analytics and ad-hoc support to management; includes evaluating the effectiveness of new performance metrics
• Lead the collection and validation of performance data
• Leverage salesforce.com dashboard and other reporting tools to support sales performance reporting, monitoring and tracking
• Monitors data and provides analysis to illustrate sales trends, identify weaknesses in current sales execution and support future sales strategy
• Assist and provide reporting to management in the development and evaluation of rolling sales forecast
• Engage with sales management to validate sales pipeline and analyze forecast accuracy
• Work closely with finance organization to support regular forecasting activities
• Answer queries from sales management, finance and other stakeholders and respond in a timely, professional manner
• Prepare presentations, reporting and analytical support for regional sales meetings and other events as needed
• Act as a strong contributor to an operating culture that makes possible collaboration, open communications, and a focus on talent development
• Partner to develop financial strategies and objectives to optimize business performance to achieve annual objectives
• Support planning, forecasting and general reporting activities
• Drive customer profitability by partnering with key stakeholders to establish annual quotas for sales, spend and profit to achieve the Annual Operating Plan
• Identify and drive spending changes to budget/forecast by uncovering opportunities and risks to annual/quarterly plans
• Liaise with key business partners to develop and/or enhance promotional tools for improved efficiency and ROI
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement key KPI metrics/scorecard to drive performance management
• Create an environment that encourages information sharing, team-based resolutions, cross-functional collaboration and process improvement/simplification to ensure superior execution
• Ensure that the financial terms and conditions for all major transactions are accurate and executed in accordance with company policy
• Ensure all internal controls are in place and adhered to by all field sales personnel

Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, Business Objects, Salesforce.com, Google Studio and/or PowerBI are a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills
• Ability to work with complex concepts, analyze data, draw conclusions, make recommendations while using judgment, experience and industry knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively to explain financial concepts to non-finance people
• Ability to show initiative and make impactful decisions with little to no supervision
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build business partnerships
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial assessments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills
• A degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred but not required
• Interaction with a diversified customer base a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays.
• Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs.
• Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting.
• Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
• Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

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