Senior Financial Analyst

CEA CAPA Education Abroad; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness & snacks

Time off & giving back

Health, dental & vision coverage

Team events & community

Job summary

CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis, planning, and reporting to executives across domestic and international sites. You’ll develop models, forecasts, and insights to support strategic planning and improve financial performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 4–6 years of experience, strong Excel/Power BI skills (Planful a plus), and the ability to communicate complex data to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with Planful is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis: evaluate revenue, expenses, and profitability using advanced modeling.
• Financial modeling: build models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Financial planning: coordinate budgets and forecasts aligned with business objectives.
• Monthly close support: assist in producing timely financial reports for stakeholders.
• Audit support: collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Cross-functional coordination: work with accounting and other teams to analyze data.
• Financial reporting: prepare and present dashboards and reports for management.
• Process improvement: help design and implement new financial processes.
• Problem solving: analyze information and develop solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-currency reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Planful

Job description

Your Role: As the Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll be responsible for providing financial analysis, planning, and reporting to executive and senior level management both domestically and across our international sites. This role involves analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing forecasts, and any other analysis required by leadership. In this role, you’ll be central to providing insights to management, supporting strategic planning, and helping drive the company's financial performance.

Your Role: As the Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll be responsible for providing financial analysis, planning, and reporting to executive and senior level management both domestically and across our international sites. This role involves analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing forecasts, and any other analysis required by leadership. In this role, you’ll be central to providing insights to management, supporting strategic planning, and helping drive the company's financial performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Financial Analysis: Evaluate financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, using advanced modeling techniques; investigate and report on variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts to understand trends and potential risks and opportunities.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and manage financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, ad hoc analysis, and business decision-making.
• Financial Planning: Support and coordinate budget and forecast that are consistent with the business objectives of the organization.
• Monthly Close Support: Assist with the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial reports to stakeholders.
• Audit Support: Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits and reviews.
• Cross Functional Coordination: Partner with accounting and other functional areas to collect, organize, and analyze data, summarizing findings for senior management.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and insightful financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Assist in the design and implementation of new financial processes.
• Problem Solving: Independently and proactively analyze relevant information and develop solutions to complex problems.

Starting Salary: $100,000

What Makes a Great Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, or related field
• 4-6 years of experience in financial analysis, including excellent analytical skills
• High level of proficiency in financial modeling techniques, utilizing software such as Excel, Power BI, and other modeling tools
• Experience with Planful is a plus but not required
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to dig deep, summarize and communicate complex information in a straightforward manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial concepts and modeling results to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on modeling outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Experience with multi-currency or multi-entity financial reporting a plus

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you're the right candidate for this position.

Who We Are:

CEA CAPA is a premier provider of transformative international education experiences, committed to empowering students to become thoughtful and thriving leaders through living and learning abroad. With a presence in 62 cities across 22 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia, we offer comprehensive study abroad and career readiness programs that integrate academic excellence and cultural immersion. Our global footprint includes 11 international study centers, and we proudly support over 10,000 students annually in partnership with more than 375 U.S. universities and over 50 international institutions. CEA CAPA is in a dynamic phase of growth and is powered by a global team of nearly 700 professionals who are deeply mission-driven and committed to creating inclusive, supportive and enriching environments that help students grow academically, personally and professionally.

Why You’ll Love CEA CAPA:

Wellness & Snacks (In-Office): Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, coffee bar, wellness room, and ergonomic workspaces.

Time Off & Giving Back: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, and up to 8 hours paid volunteer time—because balance matters.

Support for Your Whole Life: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, benefits for domestic partners, paid parental leave, and compassionate time off for life events—because caring for your loved ones matters.

Fun & Community: We encourage team connection and celebration, from office events to informal get-togethers and virtual hangouts—exact activities vary by team.

Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.