Senior FP&A Analyst

$120,000 - $150,000/Yr

Ixl Learning - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Mateo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior FP&A Analyst at IXL Learning plays a crucial role in the Finance, Planning, and Analysis team, focusing on strategic and financial projects that enhance corporate finance functions. This position involves developing financial forecasts, delivering monthly financial reports, and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making across the company. The role requires strong analytical skills, relationship-building capabilities, and a passion for technology, contributing to IXL's mission of improving education through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts for the business and track key variances, changes, and opportunities in actual results vs. budgets and forecasts.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting that includes analysis, key operating metrics, and explanations of variances and trends; surface actionable insights across different subsidiaries.
• Identify trends across the education landscape by performing competitive/industry analyses.
• Assist in developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of IXL subscription products and marketplace products.
• Develop insightful business reviews in partnership with relevant business partners.
• Partner with legal and operational teams to manage third-party relationships and assist with the evaluation, negotiation, and execution of contracts.
• Assist in financial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and help prepare financial models to evaluate the potential financial impact of M&A transactions.
• Complete ad-hoc business projects and analysis that drive decision-making and capital allocation.
• Support the sales team with strategic and operational compensation guidance.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or corporate finance preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, manage multiple competing priorities, and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly articulate ideas and drive cross-functional understanding and cooperation across the business.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and G Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package