Senior Financial Analyst

About the Role

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll provide financial analysis, planning, and reporting to executive and senior-level management both domestically and across our international sites. This role involves analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing forecasts, and performing any other analysis required by leadership. You’ll be central to providing insights to management, supporting strategic planning, and helping drive the company's financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, using advanced modeling techniques.
• Investigate and report on variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts to understand trends and potential risks and opportunities.
• Develop and manage financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, ad hoc analysis, and business decision-making.
• Support and coordinate budget and forecast processes consistent with the business objectives of the organization.
• Assist with the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits and reviews.
• Partner with accounting and other functional areas to collect, organize, and analyze data, summarizing findings for senior management.
• Prepare and present accurate and insightful financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new financial processes.
• Independently and proactively analyze relevant information and develop solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in financial analysis, including excellent analytical skills.
• High level of proficiency in financial modeling techniques, utilizing software such as Excel, Power BI, and other modeling tools.
• Experience with Planful is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to dig deep, summarize, and communicate complex information in a straightforward manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial concepts and modeling results to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on modeling outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Experience with multi-currency or multi-entity financial reporting is a plus.

About Us

CEA CAPA is a premier provider of transformative international education experiences, committed to empowering students to become thoughtful and thriving leaders through living and learning abroad. With a presence in 62 cities across 22 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia, we offer comprehensive study abroad and career readiness programs that integrate academic excellence and cultural immersion. Our global footprint includes 11 international study centers, and we proudly support over 10,000 students annually in partnership with more than 375 U.S. universities and over 50 international institutions. CEA CAPA is in a dynamic phase of growth and is powered by a global team of nearly 700 professionals who are deeply mission-driven and committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and enriching environments that help students grow academically, personally, and professionally.

Benefits

• Wellness & Snacks (In-Office): Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, coffee bar, wellness room, and ergonomic workspaces.
• Time Off & Giving Back: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, and up to 8 hours paid volunteer time.
• Support for Your Whole Life: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, benefits for domestic partners, paid parental leave, and compassionate time off for life events.
• Fun & Community: Team connection and celebration through office events, informal get-togethers, and virtual hangouts.

Pay

Starting salary: $100,000