Descripción del trabajo
Established in 1973, EU Business School (EUBS) is an international, professionally accredited, high-ranking business school with campuses in Barcelona, Geneva, Munich and Digital. We offer foundation, bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, DBA and further education programs which focus on business administration. In 2022, EU Business School joined forces with OMNES Education Group.
Duties:
The FP&A Analyst is a key support role within the finance team, working directly with the FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting. This role plays a critical part in providing accurate financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial performance. By consolidating data, analysing key metrics, and enhancing reporting processes, the FP&A Analyst helps improve operational efficiency and supports the organization’s financial health.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Be the financial expert & business partner, the “financial data translator” for the different departments.
- Drive financial analysis and performance (monthly reporting) - talking to stakeholders across the various campuses, and present to senior management.
- Proactively investigate and provide in-depth analysis of variances to budgets to both business and finance management.
- Monitor budget performance throughout the fiscal year, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective actions as necessary to ensure adherence to budgetary targets.
- Recommend solutions for day-to-day challenges and assist with monthly closing activities.
- Develop, enhance, and implement models to improve the accuracy of financial reporting and improve decision-making processes suitable for the fast-paced environment.
- Implement cost control measures to optimize the utilization of resources while maintaining the quality and integrity of academic programs.
- Monitor and analyse expenditure patterns, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising educational standards.
- Develop a set of KPIs to track financial and operational performance of the different departments (profitability analysis, CPA across different channels, occupancy analysis…).
- Support on a wide variety of transformation projects and initiatives.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in relevant business field and equivalent prior work experience and training.
- Experience in audit (Big 4) recommended.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Fluent in English – French and/or Spanish knowledge are a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, reporting, etc.).
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and act as a change agent.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Some travel intercampus can be requested (Geneva, Munich, Paris).