The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at Stride, Inc. plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for multiple business units. This position is designed for an individual who is adept at researching, collecting, reviewing, and monitoring financial data to construct timely and accurate financial models. These models are essential for enhancing operational efficiencies and optimizing resource utilization, ultimately contributing to increased company profits. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment. They should be energetic, flexible, and self-motivated, capable of adapting to the fast-paced nature of the role. In this position, the FP&A Analyst will be responsible for conducting budget and cost reviews, which include analyzing variances between actuals, forecasts, and plans. The analyst will utilize insights gained from these analyses to iterate on forecasts and advocate for operational improvements. Regular updates to forecasting and budget projections are expected, along with the recommendation of actions based on thorough data analysis and comparative assessments. The role also involves financial analysis and modeling, where the analyst will pull and consolidate large data sets, build financial models from scratch, and enhance existing models to ensure accuracy and relevance. The FP&A Analyst will provide accurate and appropriate materials to meet the monthly close timeline and document key financial processes while identifying and implementing process improvements. Collaboration with business leads is essential to summarize and analyze key data effectively. The ability to consolidate large sets of analytical data and present it in an easily interpretable format is crucial for driving better business decisions. Additionally, the analyst will lead special projects and analyses to assist leadership in decision-making processes and support the Corporate Finance group with K12 and school financial policies, internal controls, and business processes.