About the position
The Finance Director at ETS is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing financial reporting for the K16 business unit. This position entails a comprehensive approach to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, strategic planning, and investment tracking. The Finance Director will work closely with various corporate units, particularly corporate finance and accounting, to define and report performance metrics that facilitate strategic decision-making. This role is essential in ensuring that the K16 business unit aligns with corporate requests and effectively communicates financial insights to senior management. In this capacity, the Finance Director will be tasked with conducting thorough financial and data analysis, providing insights that drive business value. The responsibilities include directing the budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as managing corporate processes for the strategic business unit (SBU). The Finance Director will also be responsible for delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reports to senior management, ensuring that the information is accurate and actionable. The role requires the development and presentation of recommendations based on financial data to support effective decision-making. The Finance Director will coordinate changes between the SBU and corporate finance, ensuring that updates to key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting categories are communicated effectively. Additionally, the position involves monitoring capital expenditures and tracking investment proposals, providing financial support and guidance to SBU leadership and product leadership. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Finance Director will act as the primary point of contact for data and information between the SBU and the Corporate Finance team at ETS. This includes leading the coordination of budgeting, reporting, and forecasting initiatives. The Finance Director will also manage a team of finance managers and analysts, driving process improvement initiatives and transformation projects to enhance business performance. Adherence to ethical standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations is paramount in this role.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough financial and data analysis and reporting to drive business insights and value for the SBU.
- Direct budgeting, forecasting, and strategy processes for the SBU.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses and reporting to senior management as required.
- Develop and present recommendations based on financial data to support effective decision-making.
- Coordinate changes between the SBU and corporate finance, including updates to KPIs and reporting categories.
- Assist in developing overall business strategy and planning goals for assigned areas.
- Monitor and report on capital expenditures and investment proposal submissions.
- Provide financial support and guidance to SBU leadership and product leadership.
- Act as the key point of contact for data and information between the SBU and the Corporate Finance team.
- Lead coordination for budgeting, reporting, and forecasting initiatives.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee new initiatives that contribute to business goals.
- Manage staff of finance managers and analysts.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and transformation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
- MBA in Finance and/or accounting preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant or other relevant professional certification strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, management, and reporting.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the education or ed tech sector.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellness programs.
