Financial Analyst

Description

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. 

Now, imagine that this company also offers A flexible hybrid work schedule

• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? 

If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity.

Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age – you belong here. 

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference? 

Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together! 

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the direct finance/accounting team as well as senior leaders and

department heads outside of finance and be responsible for preparing quantitative and qualitative analyses to support

the strategic objectives of the University. This position will report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis,

focusing on financial modeling responsibilities and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and other ad hoc tasks.

Requirements

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, assess risks, and uncover opportunities for performance improvement and cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support budgeting, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making across the university.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and executive summaries that deliver actionable insights and highlight key financial and operational metrics for leadership.
• Partner with department heads and institutional leaders to gather inputs, understand key drivers, and support resource planning and new initiatives.
• Contribute to monthly and annual close processes, including data validation (with a focus on continuous improvement), variance analysis, and integration of actuals into planning cycles.
• Enhance FP&A systems and tools by collaborating with Accounting, BI, and IT on automation, reporting infrastructure, and data accuracy.
• Support the development of financial frameworks, including profitability models and resource allocation methodologies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc analyses to support institutional initiatives and strategic priorities.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative STEM field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Engineering).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or strategic planning.
• Advanced Excel skills, with demonstrated ability to extract, clean, and analyze large datasets; experience building structured, scalable models to support planning and reporting.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with hands-on experience in financial modeling, reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to understand the broader strategic context; comfortable working with incomplete data to develop informed assumptions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage director-level stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset; committed to data accuracy, operational excellence, and ongoing professional growth.

Preferred qualifications for th