Senior FP&A Analyst _ Marketing & Operations

Company Description

Do you like to make people dream and shine? Do you live in or near Geneva? Are you passionate about languages, cultures, and travel? Would you like to share your experiences abroad with others and advise them? 
A new professional challenge awaits you at ESL! 

ESL Languages is the leading European study abroad agency. We have been organizing language courses abroad throughout the world since 1996. Our presence is international, with more than 35 sales offices across Europe.

Beyond linguistic, cultural, and geographical borders, more than 25 thousand students every year make the choice to book with ESL and make their goal of learning a language and discovering the world a reality.

ESL received many industry accolades over the years. We entered into the eternal Hall of Fame as Best European Study Abroad Agency in Europe in 2016 after winning 5 times in 6 consecutive years. This prestigious ST award is based on the votes of thousands of language schools around the world and rewards the quality counseling and high service provided by all of the ESL staff.

In 2019, ESL became part of the Kaplan Languages Group, one of the largest global chains of English language schools. ESL continues to work as an independent agency within the KLG group.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our FP&A department. You will be providing business partnering support to the global marketing and operations (sales & Customer care) teams, and also analytical support to the global finance director. This is a high profile role with direct access to key members of the senior management team.

Main responsibilities and functions

• Providing management with analysis and insight into the marketing and operations department’s performance across 3 brands of KLG group.

• Budget preparations and latest estimate forecasting for Marketing and Operations of 3 brands of KLG group.

• Monthly P&L preparation and analysis in conjunction with collaborating with the marketing and operations teams to gain insight and information on performance

• Very detailed cost control of Staff costs. Actual reconciliations by FTE compared to Budget/estimations, and their correct allocation by department, entity and market.

• Monthly accruals and allocations by marketing, entity, brand and in local currencies.

• Building strong relationships within your stakeholders.

• FP&A support by means of sales analysis and adhoc modelling

• Adding value to decision making by providing recommendations

• Ad hoc analysis as requested and by own initiative

Qualifications

Qualifications and experience

• Prior 3 years experience in budgeting and forecasting and cost controlling.

• Experience in Staff costs control and Marketing business partnering highly desired.

• Proven ability in bringing numbers to life for non-Finance stakeholders

• Proven ability to work with high level of data and advanced level of Excel.

Skills and competencies

• Strong customer service ethos and high attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Used to work under pressure in a changing and dynamic scenarios

• High level of initiative, self-motivation and drive

• Strong technical accounting skills and an analytical and process-focused mind.

• Ability to prioritise, plan, manage time efficiently and meet deadlines

• Quick to pick up and apply knowledge

• Fluent English and Spanish compulsory

Additional Information

What We Offer You:

• Creative and rewarding work

• Ticket restaurant

• Discount on private medical insurance

• Half day off on your birthday

• Unlimited tea & coffee

• Free breakfast on Mondays, Free Fruits on Thursdays!

• A stimulating and dynamic work environment

• Free languages courses abroad (after the trial period)

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Type of contract: permanent position
• Activity rate: Full-time

If you fit the profile and are interested in this position, please send us your application file in English (résumé) along with a cover letter. Please note that only applications received through our online platform will be informed of the status of their application.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we’re constantly working to improve these aspects. At KLG and all our brands, we don’t just accept our differences, we fully support and celebrate them.

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