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Cengage Group is seeking a remote Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and operational analysis, focusing on royalty payments and strategic planning.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include conducting investment analysis, analyzing royalty expenses, generating ad-hoc reports, and supporting the product team with financial data.

Skills: Strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Data Analysis is required, with a preference for candidates holding an MBA and having a minimum of 2 years in related financial planning or analysis roles.

Location: Virtual US, specifically in Ohio, USA

Compensation: $58300 - $93200 / Annually

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst (Remote) to join our Cengage Group Financial Data Analytics team, providing the financial and related operational support for Cengage Group. This position performs reporting and analysis for royalty expense, royalty payments and providing Ad Hoc analysis and reports and helping to support strategic planning.

To be successful in this role, you should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to lead and use large volume of data within analyzes along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Complete investment analysis to execute on business strategies
• Allocate revenue for royalty payments
• Analyzes monthly royalty expense results for Senior Leadership
• Produces guidance towards setting Annual & Quarterly forecasts
• Builds ad-hoc analysis reports for distribution to our partners
• Ensures accuracy of monthly royalty payments
• Supports the product team by compiling financial information to provide guidance and oversight on profitability of agreements with our partners
• Develops relationships with the Product Organization and Finance Leadership
• Participates in ad-hoc reporting, initiatives and analysis
• Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

Skills You Will Need Here:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Data Analysis; MBA a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills
• Adapts well to fast-pace environment and rapidly changing priorities and activities
• Exhibits initiative and ability to work optimally and independently
• Excellent detail-orientation with multitasking capabilities
• Ability to contribute constructively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences
• Ability to train/mentor others

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in financial planning or sales analysis/operations experience and in roles requiring problem solving/analytic skills, project management and presentation skills required
• Demonstrated financial modeling knowledge and skills with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem- solving capabilities
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats, ranging from leading finance and operational discussions to working with data to provide thoughtful analysis
• Self-directed, self-motivated and demonstrated experience providing ideas and solutions to further business understanding
• Must be tenacious, with the emotional intelligence to know when to advocate more and when to look for alternative approaches
• Ability to listen and interpret the requirements of internal clients, plan accordingly and go above and beyond
• Exemplifies initiative, intelligence, and integrity in targeting continuous improvement
• The ability to travel a few days a year

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$58,300.00 - $93,200.00 USD