Senior Financial Planning and Analyst

As a Senior Financial Analyst at Kaplan, you will play a crucial role in partnering with business leaders to drive data-informed decision-making through insightful financial analysis, operational metrics, and strategic planning support. Your responsibilities will include owning the complete FP&A cycle for assigned business verticals, from recurring reporting and variance analysis to forecasting, scenario modeling, and margin optimization. You will be tasked with translating complex financial data into compelling business narratives.

Key Responsibilities: - Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages with in-depth variance analysis, identifying root causes and translating findings into actionable insights - Lead operational cost analysis and margin optimization efforts, tracking key performance metrics and highlighting profitability trends across business segments - Develop and maintain driver-based forecast models incorporating business assumptions, conducting scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives - Design analytical frameworks and dashboards that enable self-service insights, leveraging tools like Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel - Prepare executive presentations and ad hoc analyses on business initiatives, periodic reporting, and performance analysis - Drive continuous improvement by standardizing processes and simplifying procedures

Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field - 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles - Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools - Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner

Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement for over 80 years, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience. Join us in our mission to make Kaplan an excellent place to work. As a Senior Financial Analyst at Kaplan, you will play a crucial role in partnering with business leaders to drive data-informed decision-making through insightful financial analysis, operational metrics, and strategic planning support. Your responsibilities will include owning the complete FP&A cycle for assigned business verticals, from recurring reporting and variance analysis to forecasting, scenario modeling, and margin optimization. You will be tasked with translating complex financial data into compelling business narratives.

Key Responsibilities: - Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages with in-depth variance analysis, identifying root causes and translating findings into actionable insights - Lead operational cost analysis and margin optimization efforts, tracking key performance metrics and highlighting profitability trends across business segments - Develop and maintain driver-based forecast models incorporating business assumptions, conducting scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives - Design analytical frameworks and dashboards that enable self-service insights, leveraging tools like Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel - Prepare executive presentations and ad hoc analyses on business initiatives, periodic reporting, and performance analysis - Drive continuous improvement by standardizing processes and simplifying procedures

Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field - 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles - Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools - Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner

Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement for over 80 years, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience. Join us in our mission to make Kaplan an excellent place to work.