Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
In the KNA Associate Finance Analyst role you will play an important part in a team that is responsible for continually improving financial reporting and analysis so that as an organization we can make faster decisions and keep pace with our ever-changing landscape. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a non-traditional environment, who is detail-oriented and is constantly looking for new and inventive ways to improve our business processes.
As a pivotal member of the core Finance team, you will lead individual projects that contribute to improving the monthly financial reporting process, transforming how we report key business drivers and actionable insights to senior management, and supporting forecasting/planning activities. You will also be responsible for (but not limited to) general ledger analysis & clean up, monthly close deliverables and financial reporting, consolidation & standardization of reporting and executive presentations, analyzing trends, financial modeling, and ad hoc analyses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Learn alongside FP&A team the importance of models for unit economics reporting and analysis
• Work with finance managers to perform budgeting and planning activities
• Learn the basics of Project Management and the importance of task prioritization while engaging with stakeholders connected with the Business Systems Transformation Project.
• Partner with the Data Science team to build more robust financial analysis tools
• Help FP&A team build, maintain, and update models for unit economics, product profitability, and other important reporting and analysis
• Help finance leaders perform budgeting and planning activities, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year forecasting
• Work closely with Accounting to ensure correct general ledger coding and P&L hygiene
• Prepare and maintain monthly/weekly reporting on key financial metrics & business trends
• Help FP&A team standardize and improve financial processes to allow for effective and timely decision-making across the organization
• Consolidate financial models into consistent and repeatable tools, and perform ad hoc support as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in one of the following areas: Finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Science, or quantitative field
• Successful completion of a previous KNA engagement (i.e. KNA Internship Program)
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new and different ways of doing things; self-motivated learner and able to adapt in a dynamically changing environment
• Self-starter attitude, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize responsibilities on multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to meticulously focus on the details to ensure accuracy of reporting and data
• Ability to quickly grasp finance practices, operations concepts, and business drivers
• Demonstrated academic achievement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic and has a growth mindset, ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities, adaptable, a critical thinker, organized and collaborative
• Some undergraduate experience in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Science, or quantitative field preferred
• Some experience with Excel (financial modeling, advanced functions, pivot tables, Power BI, macros, graphs/charts) and PowerPoint preferred

We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Access to health and wellness benefits new hire eligibility starts day 1 of employment
Access to 401K Savings Plan company match provided after eligibility is met
Employee Discounts enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of the brands you love in a variety of categories
And so much more!

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The salary rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Finance
Business Unit
00079 Kaplan Professional
At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today’s global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities. Learn more about our culture
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• Learn alongside FP&A team the importance of models for unit economics reporting and analysis
• Work with finance managers to perform budgeting and planning activities
• Learn the basics of Project Management and the importance of task prioritization while engaging with stakeholders connected with the Business Systems Transformation Project.
• Partner with the Data Science team to build more robust financial analysis tools
• Help FP&A team build, maintain, and update models for unit economics, product profitability, and other important reporting and analysis
• Help finance leaders perform budgeting and planning activities, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year forecasting
• Work closely with Accounting to ensure correct general ledger coding and P&L hygiene
• Prepare and maintain monthly/weekly reporting on key financial metrics & business trends
• Help FP&A team standardize and improve financial processes to allow for effective and timely decision-making across the organization
• Consolidate financial models into consistent and repeatable tools, and perform ad hoc support as neede