Junior Financial Analyst

FinanceRemote, United States


Description

 

VitalSource®, is hiring a Junior Financial Analyst to contribute to our Finance team located in Raleigh, North Carolina (hybrid) or remotely.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will provide strategic financial analysis, assist with business planning and reporting, and support decision-making throughout the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a curious, self-driven individual to contribute to a growing platform.

VitalSource is a mission-driven company delivering affordable, impactful learning to anyone, anywhere.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with in-depth data analysis to support financial operations for Equitable Access SaaS
  • Assist with ensuring the accuracy of customer-level course material demand planning
  • Assist the Senior Financial Analyst in reviewing invoices for accuracy and punctuality
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and financial decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data effectively
  • Streamline billing processes to enhance operational efficiency and ways to improve
  • Continuously monitor and analyze industry trends to identify new opportunities for growth
  • Perform due diligence with financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and compliance

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 0-2 years experience in financial analysis, preferably in SaaS or EdTech
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with financial reporting tools
  • Experience with tracking KPI’s, monthly performance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to help develop and maintain financial models
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively outside the box
  • Procurement or Supply Chain experience is beneficial

 

What We Offer:

  • Culture: Collaborative, Inclusive, and Mission-driven. 
  • More in your pocket: Competitive base salary and a strong variable component.
  • We take care of all aspects of our people: Generous, well-rounded benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, FSA, HSA, ID Protection, Pet and Legal Insurance 
  • Retirement: 401K match up to 5%.
  • We support our families: 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Continued education: Use our tuition reimbursement program.
  • The Importance of Balance: Start at 4 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 11 company holidays, and 3 personal days.
  • Flexibility: Flexible work schedules and remote capabilities (by team) - feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home.
  • Wellness: Opportunities for fitness challenges and rewards.

 

Salary Range: $61,000 to $74,000

 

Who We Are:

VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. Learn more at http://get.vitalsource.com/  and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
  
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 
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