Strategic Financial Analyst: Planning, Modeling & Insights

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

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.