Financial Analyst

Job Title Financial Analyst Hybrid 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 Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018 Since then our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization impacting students worldwide We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions enable effective learning and improve students lives 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 In the Finance Analyst role you will play an important part in a team that is responsible for continually improving financial reporting and analysis so that as an organization we can make faster decisions and keep pace with our ever-changing landscape This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a non-traditional environment who is detail-oriented and is constantly looking for new and inventive ways to improve our business processes As a pivotal member of the core Finance team you will lead individual projects that contribute to improving the monthly financial reporting process transforming how we report key business drivers and actionable insights to senior management and supporting forecasting planning activities You will also be responsible for but not limited to general ledger analysis clean up monthly close deliverables and financial reporting consolidation standardization of reporting and executive presentations analyzing trends financial modeling and ad hoc analyses What youll do at KaplanLead the development and tracking of stakeholder KPIsHelp FP A team build maintain and update models for unit economics product profitability and other important reporting and analysisHelp finance leaders perform budgeting and planning activities including but not limited to monthly quarterly annual and multi-year forecastingPartner with the data science team to build more robust financial analysis toolsWork closely with Accounting to ensure correct general ledger coding and P L hygienePrepare and maintain monthly weekly reporting on key financial metrics business trendsSupport as necessary Accounting in the monthly financial close process Help FP A team standardize and improve financial processes to allow for effective and timely decision making across the organizationConsolidate financial models into consistent and repeatable toolsPerform ad hoc support as neededHybrid Schedule 3 days remote 2 days in office30-day notification period preferredWhat youll need to join Kaplan3 years of finance-related experience preferably in an FP A role BS BA in Finance Economics Accounting Data Science or quantitative field Advanced Excel skills financial modeling advanced functions pivot tables Power BI macros graphs charts Proficient in Powerpoint and comfortable creating presentationsSolid grasp of GAAP accounting fundamentalsUnderstanding of SQL scripting databases and analytics tools e g TableauIntellectual curiosity to explore new and different ways of doing things self-motivated learner and able to adapt in a dynamically changing environmentSelf-starter attitude with ability to work under pressure prioritize responsibilities on multiple projects simultaneously and work independently to meet tight deadlinesAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to meticulously focus on the details to ensure accuracy of reporting and dataAbility to quickly grasp finance practices operations concepts and business drivers Experience with Oracle Cloud SmartView Reporting a plus LI-LD1 LI-RemoteLocation Bangalore KA IndiaAdditional LocationsEmployee Type EmployeeJob Functional Area Financial Planning AnalysisBusiness Unit 00079 Kaplan ProfessionalAt Kaplan we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience education and skills that our employees bring to the organization taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards All positions with Kaplan are paid at least 15 per hour or 31 200 per year for full-time positions Additionally certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible And we have a comprehensive benefits package learn more about our benefits Diversity Inclusion Statement Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity promotes equity and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status nationality or sex We believe that diversity strengthens our organization fuels innovation and improves our ability to serve our students customers and communities Learn more about our culture Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records Kaplan complies with related background check regulations including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants such as those positions requiring interaction with minors financial records or other sensitive and or confidential information Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws