Financial Analyst

Location:
New York, NY

School:
Finance

Position Summary:
ABOUT EDISON SCHOOLS

Edison Schools, founded in 1992, is the nation's leading partner with public schools and school districts focused on raising student achievement through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development and integrated use of technology. Edison Schools Inc. serves more than 270,000 public school students in over 20 states through its entire school management partnerships with districts and charter schools; summer and after-school programs; and achievement management solutions for school systems.

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: NY

Department: Finance (Planning & Analysis)

Reports to VP, Planning & Analysis

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing corporate data across all product lines, providing Plan versus Actual variance analysis for senior management, guiding Edison executives on annual corporate financial performance, conducting due diligence on new and existing product financial models, general accounting functions, and performing ad hoc financial analysis.

The Analyst will work closely with the VP of Planning and Analysis. The position is the focal point for much of the financial information flowing from the individual HQ departments and product lines to the Finance team.

The ideal candidate will combine communication skills with financial analysis and some accounting experience.

Responsibilities include:
· Providing modeling, accounting, and investment analysis
· As part of the annual budget process, coordinating with product line controllers and other HQ departments to create annual cash flow, balance sheet, and income statements.
· Reviewing allocation metrics for direct support and overhead costs charged to business lines.
· Providing budget to actual variance analysis.
· Meeting with HQ budget managers to review results and revise annual forecasts
· Reviewing training needs for identified HQ budget managers.



Special Skills/Experience Required:

· Undergraduate degree in Finance area is preferred.
· A minimum of 5 years experience in Finance and/or Accounting.

Experience in:
· Financial Modeling.
· Cash flow, Balance Sheet, Income Statement.
· Budgeting, planning and forecasting.
· Finance related technologies such as Lawson or other ERPs.
· Solid Excel knowledge.
· Strong communication skills, written & verbal.
· Customer focus.
· Analytical thinking.
· Ability to work within a team framework.
· Ability to multitask.
· Must be able to take initiative and work independently.


An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Edison Schools Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required as required by civil rights law.



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