Sr. Financial Planning Analyst

What We Do

At GoGuardian, we’re helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe. 

What It’s Like to Work at GoGuardian

We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.

The Role

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Planning Analyst who will play a key role in analyzing the financials of our R&D and G&A functions. THis role will proactively engage with the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Finance Business Partners (FBP) with ad hoc and periodic analyses that enables the planning, budgeting, and forecasting (PBF) process and business intelligence (BI).

 What You'll Do

• Assist the FBPs in planning, analysis, coordination and consolidation of budgets and forecasts for the R&D and G&A functions of the business

• Delivers quality and timely management reporting to include in planning, budgeting and forecasting for FBPs and R&D and G&A function decision-makers including ad-hoc analysis

• Supports FBPs with both ad hoc and periodic analyses and financial models of R&D and G&A functions to enable PBF process and BI

• Participates in the development of detailed monthly management reporting and analysis process for the R&D and G&A functions impacting decisions of the financial performance

• Helps develop key assumptions and drivers of PBF process by challenging current ideas

• Proactively provides transparent and frequent financial updates and actionable insights including trends, opportunities, and risks to support leadership options for business' action and decision making for FBPs

• Proactively engages with Head of FP&A and Sr FBPs to ensure timely and accurate delivery of analysis

Who You Are

• 5-10 years of experience in a corporate finance position or supporting a similar function in a business unit role with a track record of increased responsibilities

• SaaS industry experience preferred

• Experience in revenue recognition, financial modeling, business analysis, FP&A, business integration, analytics in a corporate (HQ) environment

• Experience working closely with Executive level management

• Advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel experience REQUIRED. Data mining and advanced data management & reporting skills required (Pivot, Vlookup, Data tables)

• Experience with major reporting tools such as Adaptive Insights, Tableau and Salesforce.com strongly preferred

• High degree of attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to switch from complex to routine tasks when required

• Proven ability to work to deadlines and successfully work on multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision

• Prior experience in or around private equity or a private equity owned business is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, MBA degree preferred

• Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment.

• Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape.

• Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…

 What We Offer

• Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.

• Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.

• A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: wellness days, work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…

Plus the intangible:

• A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.

• Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.

The typical base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. The salary displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications, and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.

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GoGuardian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. GoGuardian does not discriminate against employees, applicants, interns or volunteers on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.