Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

We will only consider candidates that are physically located in the following States (no exceptions)

CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, 

We do not sponsor work visas/OPTs/CPTs/Perm. Res. etc.

WHO WE ARE (Why you will LOVE us)

Academic Programs International (API) encourages students of all ages to embark on a lifelong experiential educational journey that enriches lives, communities and organizations and helps every student, college and company to achieve their goals.

Through the creation of APIConnect, an experiential education technology platform, the company helps colleges, universities and students create and discover learning experiences customized to meet their needs. APIConnect offers a vast library of destinations, accredited courses, internships, and original programming geared toward maximizing students’ college experiences so they are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, US, API sends thousands of students on hundreds of programs both virtually and in more than 60 cities in nearly 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East.

If you are someone who thinks differently, is passionate about serving students, and wants to be a part of a fun and hard-working culture, then this is the company for you.

What you will be doing

The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will be a critical contributor to the company’s ongoing growth. This individual will be key to the FP&A function and will spear-head the Company’s three-statement forecast, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, sales pipeline, and special projects. As a strategic partner to senior management, this role involves  preparing board presentations, financial reports and presentations, capital expenditures, unit economic analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support ‘optimal’ business decision making.

Requirements

How you will get the job done

Primary responsibilities include:

• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Drive the development and enhancement of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan and modeling tools
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and Analysis
• Create quarterly and monthly financial reports
• Implement and work with a Business Intelligence tools and dashboard reports
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, revenue pricing, as well as new projects
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis
• Prepare presentations to Board of Directors and Senior Management Team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

What experience you should have

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other financial applications, Netsuite accounting software, Salesforce, PowerPoint, Tableau
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills 
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Hands-on individual willing to be immersed in all aspects of the finance function
• Proactive work ethic and ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Self-starter and data driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

KEY EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting, Finance or related field 
• MBA is highly preferred
• 7+ years experience as Manager or Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus | Problem-Solving | Communication | Team Approach