Financial Analyst (Remote)

Ohio, USA

United States

Full time

R2026-1336

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

We are looking for a

Financial Analyst (Remote)

to join our Cengage Group Financial Data Analytics team, providing the financial and related operational support for Cengage Group. This position performs reporting and analysis for royalty expense, royalty payments and providing Ad Hoc analysis and reports and helping to support strategic planning.

To be successful in this role, you should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to lead and use large volume of data within analyzes along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff.

What you'll do here:

Complete investment analysis to execute on business strategies

Allocate revenue for royalty payments

Analyzes monthly royalty expense results for Senior Leadership

Produces guidance towards setting Annual & Quarterly forecasts

Builds ad-hoc analysis reports for distribution to our partners

Ensures accuracy of monthly royalty payments

Supports the product team by compiling financial information to provide guidance and oversight on profitability of agreements with our partners

Develops relationships with the Product Organization and Finance Leadership

Participates in ad-hoc reporting, initiatives and analysis

Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

Skills you will need here:

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Data Analysis; MBA a plus

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills

Adapts well to fast-pace environment and rapidly changing priorities and activities

Exhibits initiative and ability to work optimally and independently

Excellent detail-orientation with multitasking capabilities

Ability to contribute constructively in a team environment

Ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences

Ability to train/mentor others

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io .

About Cengage Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$58,300.00 - $75,750.00 USD

Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we've built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.

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