Who we are

Podium Education partners with colleges and companies to supercharge the undergraduate degree with skills, experience, and a bridge to a great career. In 2023, Podium was the largest accredited producer of technical talent in the United States. Podium serves a population of over 1,000,000 students across more than 70 of the largest and most well-known universities in the country, including Georgetown, UNC, Harvard, ASU, and Texas A&M. In 2023, Podium acquired Untapped, the leading all in one early career software and talent marketplace, to further our mission of making sure every college student has a path to a great career. Together we are building the end to end platform from college to career.

Podium Education programs are offered as online courses within standard university semesters. Through Podium, students gain real-world experience while tackling projects from the world's most recognized brands, such as Spotify, Netflix, Shopify, Uber, Google, and Airbnb. Our flagship program is the Global Career Accelerator (here’s an example: https://www.globaltech.asu.edu/about) which runs at 70+ universities around the country. 

• Student Experience - Customer NPS is better than Netflix, Apple, and Amazon.

• Student Access - Programs are for credit, count towards graduation, and are financial aid eligible.

• Student Outcomes - Their undergraduate students go on to work at places like JP Morgan, Airbnb, Stripe and Deloitte directly though our careers marketplace. 

Podium Education is a privately held growth stage company based in Austin, TX with prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital, Owl Ventures, Lumos Capital Group, Learn Capital, Lachy Groom, Goldcrest Capital, and Album VC. 

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial statements, proven expertise in forecasting, and a strong work ethic. This individual will have the opportunity to influence the C-suite by providing deep financial/operational insights that support strategic decision-making within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and Budgeting: Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of financial forecasts and budgets, identifying and incorporating key business drivers and assumptions.

• Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. 

• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, investment opportunities, and strategic planning.

• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather data, understand business needs, and provide financial support. 

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, to identify trends, assess financial performance, and provide actionable insights to management.

• Proactively Identify Growth Levers: Analyze financial and operational data to identify opportunities for revenue or ebitda growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, but not re