Financial Analyst (Remote)

Location: Ohio, USA

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 [email protected].

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

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

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

Additional Locations: United States