Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Who Are We?

We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

What Is This Role About?

As a Financial Analyst here at VHL, you will help provide timely, value-added financial, business support and analysis to the organization by analyzing financial data, forecasting trends, preparing reports, and evaluating business performance. Working closely with the Financial Manager and stakeholders, your insights into budgets, investments, and financial risks, will help to ensure alignment with organizational goals, drive strategic planning and operational efficiency.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Decision Making
• Reporting, Dashboards & Performance Analysis
• Collaboration & Cross-functional Work

BEST QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of work experience in a corporate Financial Analyst or FP&A role that required collaboration and communication across multiple internal teams
• Solid foundation in FP&A, financial reporting and analysis, with the ability to interpret and synthesize key financial metrics
• Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Skilled in building and refining financial models and conducting scenario analyses to support planning and decision-making
• Able to perform ratio analysis to evaluate liquidity, profitability, and solvency metrics
• Capable of conducting variance analysis, identifying performance drivers, and assisting in developing accurate forecasts and budgets
• Capable of independently analyzing financial data to uncover trends, assess performance, and highlight opportunities for cost optimization or revenue growth
• Apply solid understanding of financial principles to support departmental goals and contribute to strategic discussion
• Prepare clear, concise financial reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to managers and stakeholders
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information

IDEAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with MS Great Plains (GP)
• Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks, NetSuite or similar
• Experience working for a US-based company
• Experience working in the education, publishing or similar industry

LOCATION:

Location: Boston-Hybrid

Position requires current residence within the United States of America and within close proximity/reasonable distance to Boston. Requires willingness to work a Tuesday/Thursday in-office Hybrid schedule in our Boston, MA office location. Relocation assistance is not available.

PAY:

This position is salaried and is eligible for an annual incentive based on employee and organizational performance.