Stride K12 - Herndon, VA
posted about 2 months ago
The Senior IT Financial Analyst position at Stride Inc. focuses on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities within the organization. This role is crucial for controlling financial resources and ensuring compliance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. The analyst will be responsible for financial analysis and reporting, taxation, insurance, credit control, accounts payable and receivable, inventory and cost control, as well as budgeting and forecasting. The position involves analyzing the organization's revenues, liabilities, credit conditions, and other financial indicators to forecast its short, medium, and long-term cash flow position. Additionally, the analyst will evaluate and recommend investments and other financial instruments to meet cash flow needs, present findings and recommendations to top executives, and prepare financial reports while ensuring that all tax returns, declarations, and other required reports are submitted accurately and timely. Essential functions of the role include preparing the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and long-range plans. The analyst will own financial models, building them from scratch and improving existing models. Collaboration with the accounting team is essential to ensure the integrity of financial results, including submitting accruals when necessary. The analyst will review variances against forecasts, budgets, and prior years, providing insights into business performance. This role requires the analyst to prepare value-added financial analyses and drive outcomes in various business areas, acting as a trusted financial partner to multiple stakeholders. The position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities, but it requires a strong understanding of proper business practices and excellent communication skills.