Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this role will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, KPI reporting, and decision support analytics across the organization. This position will help develop forward-looking financial insight that supports academic, operational, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of the annual operating budget
• Support monthly forecasting processes, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Prepare regular reporting packages and performance dashboards
• Track, analyze, and report KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to enrollment, programs, and student metrics
• Partner with internal departments to gather data and understand financial drivers
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to business partners
• Maintain financial models and forecasting tools
• Prepare presentation materials for executive leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related function
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, modeling, analytics)
• Strong PowerPoint ability (executive-ready presentations)
• Hands-on experience with BI, ERP or financial reporting systems
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Ability to consolidate complex information into clear findings

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in higher education, universities, or academic business units
• Knowledge of KPI reporting and enrollment-based forecasting

Skills:

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and inquisitive
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
• Problem solving mindset
• Ability to collaborate with academic and administrative leaders

About Us:

Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country's heroes military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), and Rasmussen University.

It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.