Financial Analyst

Academic Programs International (API) is a leader in international and experiential education. Our mission is to design and deliver international experiences that inspire learning and enrich students, partners, and communities. We believe in the value of experiential education as a means of promoting intellectual curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and holistic personal development. In doing so, we are also dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable international experiences to students across the U.S.

Job Description**API doesn't sponsor work visas**

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the SVP, FP&A to develop, monitor and analyze the competitive positioning of the company and its overall performance. They will provide financial guidance and influence decisions to drive business unit success. This is a high-profile role including extensive interaction with business leaders and the executive team.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly reporting packages on financial performance
• Own standard reporting processes for trend analysis, pipeline reporting, and other key KPI’s
• Perform variance analysis for budget & forecast owners as well as provide input and/or recommendations
• Work with the accounting team during the close process as needed
• Support various ad hoc reporting requests for business

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years or more experience in a business finance role
• BA, BS or BBA degree (Accounting or Finance)
• Strong accounting, financial statement and financial reporting prep skills
• High proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Experience working with, merging and analyzing large data sets
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Willingness to be part of a team and to continuously learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years financial experience
• Experience using SalesForce and NetSuite
• Master's Degree in Business or related field
• Software and/or Services industry experience a plus
• Demonstrated mastery of Excel is a must

Other:

• A continuing passion to learn and grow
• Self-starter
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with Senior Executives
• Champion of promoting positive change throughout an organization
• Demonstrated ability to streamline processes

Additional information

Academic Programs International (API) is a leader in international and experiential education. Our mission is to design and deliver international experiences that inspire learning and enrich students, partners, and communities. We believe in the value of experiential education as a means of promoting intellectual curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and holistic personal development. In doing so, we are also dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable international experiences to students across the U.S.

• API was established by 4 international education professionals (our “Founding Mamas”) over 20 years ago
• We offer programs in 45cities within 21 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East & South Pacific
• GoAbroad Innovation’s People's Choice Award Winner (2019)

OUR LOCATION

API is headquartered in Austin, Texas, one of the consistently top ranked best places to live! While we are working a hybrid onsite schedule for now, we look forward to collaborating together in person again in our recently renovated office in Westlake Hills, located just minutes from Barton Creek, Lake Austin and downtown.

WHY JOIN US?

Here at API, you will acquire real-world skills and experience that will help advance your career in marketing, sales or study abroad, while learning from seasoned professionals about the field of international education and experiential learning.

• API is a tenured team of committed and mission-driven professionals with a passion for what we do; we’ve been around for over two decades, but maintain the spirit of a small start-up
• We love to promote from within, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, leadership and excellent growth and advancement opportunities; potential to convert to full-time employment at completion of internship or consideration for other open positions within the company
• We can’t resist company events, celebrations and especially love raffling off gifts and prizes to staff

At API, we celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, equality and inclusion, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills and experiences. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, performance and business needs.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask in common office areas. Hand sanitizer and masks provided onsite.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Financial acumen: 3 years (Required)
• * Performing variance analysis: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location