Financial Business Analyst

IMDiversity; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability

Unlimited snacks and drinks

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO

Time off to volunteer for non-profit organizations

Parental leave after nine months

Holidays including winter break

401(k)

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a Financial Business Analyst in Washington, DC, to join their Finance team. This role involves providing analytical and strategic support across multiple departments at 2U, enhancing performance through financial planning and data-driven analysis. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of analytical experience. Key benefits include medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and generous leave policies including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant analytical experience in a professional setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support various departments by developing financial models to evaluate data trends.
• Develop action plans to mitigate risks and seize growth opportunities.
• Utilize technical skills for enhanced forecasting techniques.
• Analyze and present data to support strategic planning functions.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Attention to detail

Salesforce CRM

Intermediate Excel skills

SQL

Tableau

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical field

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

Financial Business Analyst

Washington, DC

What We're Looking For

Our Finance team at 2U is growing, and we are seeking a Financial Business Analyst to provide analytical and strategic support to individual Program Management teams. The goal is to maximize the performance of each program through financial planning, analysis, and projection; data‑driven analysis of KPIs; and identification of opportunities for operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in Business Analytics and Finance, and be adept and proactive in creating and maintaining working relationships across 2U's many departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support 2U departments (e.g., Demand Gen, Product Marketing, Admissions, Post‑Enrollment Services, Program Management) by developing financial models to evaluate data trends.
• Develop tactical (short‑term) and strategic (long‑term) action plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities for scalability and sustainability.
• Utilize technical skills to recommend enhancements to forecasting techniques and provide insightful analysis to support decision making.
• Provide analytical support for performance trends and identify potential root causes.
• Leverage reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Salesforce) to develop, improve, and maintain reports that measure program health and performance.
• Monitor and analyze the competitive environment, performing comparative analyses and recommending changes in methods and materials.
• Organize, analyze, and present high‑value analysis and interpretation of data to support finance and strategic planning functions.
• Proactively identify, contribute to, and drive the execution of financial improvement opportunities.
• Lead ad‑hoc, department‑wide projects to support finance and other 2U department initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a concentration in a mathematical or analytical field preferred (e.g., Economics, Math, Computer Science, Political Science).
• 1‑3 years of relevant analytical experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated general understanding of business operations.
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of Salesforce CRM.
• Intermediate Excel skills required and database skills required; SQL and Tableau experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and ability to thrive in an environment of constant change.
• Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k).
• Unlimited snacks and drinks.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous paid leave policies, including unlimited PTO.
• Additional time off benefits:
  • Time off to volunteer for non‑profit organizations.
  • Parental leave after nine months of employment.
  • Holidays including a winter break from Christmas through New Year's.

Equal Employment Opportunity

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.