Financial Analyst

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

The Financial Analyst Analysis supports the budgeting, forecasting, long term planning and business strategic analysis for the Marketing group, with additional supplemental support for the other shared service groups within the Technology and G&A departments.  This role is inherently cross-functional—this leader will work closely with the Business Unit leaders and other functional teams as well as Executive Leadership.  The person needs to be highly analytical, resourceful, team oriented, and will have an ability to work independently under time constraints to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Maintaining and updating financial planning models to manage effective forecasting and budgeting processes 
• Ensure that the various reporting systems (Workday, AP) and source data (financial models) are accurate and reconciled. 
• Organize, analyze, and present high value analysis and interpretation of data in support of finance and strategic planning functions 
• Proactively identify, contribute, and drive the execution of financial improvement opportunities 

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other 2U business units
• Collaborate with other functional areas to drive processes forward and increase efficiency.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics strongly preferred
• 1-2+ years of experience directly related to the responsibilities required of the position
• Demonstrated experience cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with employees at multiple levels: peer, manager, executive
• Proficiency working with large datasets and ability to segment data into business insights
• Advanced knowledge and ability with Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S. benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($60,000-$70,000), with potential bonus eligibility.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: recruitingaccommodations@2u.com. 

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

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