Financial Analyst - Westchester, IL

Overview

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Target Annualized Salary: $65k - $70k

Position Overview

Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer, providing students, faculty, staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools, and retail services needed to successfully support the collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million students through its 1,100 physical and 1,750 eCommerce campus stores across North America.

Critical member of the finance team providing advanced financial analysis, complex modelling, and strategic business acumen. The Financial Analyst is responsible for the timely delivery of financial results and supporting the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly provide analysis to the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.

• Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
• Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
• Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
• Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1+ years Accounting/Finance experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products especially Excel;
  Hyperion experience preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, leadership, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• MBA/CPA preferred

Pay Range $40,000.00 - $ / year

The annual salary/hourly rate range has been established based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. The exact starting salary/hourly rate within the range will depend on the role and the local market. This position may be eligible to participate in one of the Company's incentive plans. The amount of any incentive payment varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, 401(k) plan, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable policies and plan documents.