Principal FP&A Analyst

PowerSchool Group LLC; Brampton; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSchool is seeking a Finance professional to join their team in Brampton, Ontario. The role focuses on financial planning and analysis, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in SaaS environments. The ideal candidate will contribute to maximizing operational efficiency and support strategic business decisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Comprehensive 401(k) plan

Generous Parental Leave

Unrestricted paid time off

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience required.
• Strong knowledge in Excel and financial planning software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Create ad-hoc analyses and presentations to drive business strategy.
• Analyze financial data and create data models.
• Develop long-term financial plans supporting company growth.

Skills

Excel

Financial planning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Statistics

MBA

CPA

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Overview

Our Finance team is a passionate, high-performing group committed to supporting PowerSchool operations through accurate and timely financial transaction management. The team provides critical business guidance on a broad range of accounting, reporting, and analytical projects, ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Responsibilities

Description

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to assess business performance. The FP&A team builds reports and forecasts, supporting recommendations that will maximize operational efficiency and ultimately steer our business strategy.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Create ad-hoc analyses, summary and presentations to drive business strategy, improve efficiency and maximize ROI
• Analysis of financial data, create data models, and interpret financial information
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to consolidation, forecasting and reporting
• Develop long-term financial plans that support PowerSchool growth and goals
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating these insights into actionable business strategies.
• Conducting scenario analysis to evaluate the potential impact of various financial strategies and decisions.
• Effectively communicating financial insights and recommendations to business partners, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Utilizing data visualization techniques to present complex financial information in an accessible format for stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Statistics; MBA and CPA a plus but not required
• SaaS experience required
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Strong knowledge/skills in Excel, Adaptive Planning (or similar financial planning software), Salesforce, NetSuite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, business partners, and team members
• Prepare formal presentations with recommendations and summaries of financial results and forecasted results to executive leadership team, including reporting of Customer organization
• Highly motivated and willing to take on multiple responsibilities at once
• Able to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Driven to achieve highest levels of data quality and accuracy

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $120,200 - $160,200 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail].

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