Sr Financial Analyst

ABOUT THIS POSITION

As a Sr Financial Analyst at Aceable, you will play a critical role in shaping financial strategies and owning the core FP&A operating cadence and delivering insights and analysis. You will manage integrated financial models, coordinate planning cycles, and prepare key board and leadership materials. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role partners cross-functionally to uncover insights, enhance efficiency, and drive financial excellence.  It is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex data into action, building robust financial infrastructure, and delivering business value through analytics and planning.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own and continuously improve the core FP&A cadence, including monthly close, forecast updates, performance tracking, and planning cycles
• Support the coordination and preparation of the annual budget and monthly or quarterly forecasts
• Manage integrated forecasting models covering department budgets, vertical & company P&Ls, balance sheet, and cash flow from operations
• Prepare monthly variance analysis of actuals to forecast and budget; investigate discrepancies, understand business drivers, and communicate results to department leaders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and actionable recommendations that support strategic decisions, specifically across sales & margin
• Support monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting needs and the preparation of board meeting materials
• Conduct advanced financial modeling to support scenario planning and potential M&A
• Manage the development and monitoring of financial targets and performance metrics
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline FP&A workflows and leverage financial systems/tools
• Translate financial data into compelling stories and presentations for executive audiences
• Mentor and support junior analysts in their development

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance roles with increasing responsibility
• Proven experience building and maintaining complex financial models
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement interconnectivity
• Expertise in Excel and financial planning systems such as Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, or Anaplan
• Proficiency in data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Track record of delivering insights that drive business performance
• Reside in one of the following locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (excluding Boroughs), North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington. 

 BONUS POINTS

• MBA or CFA 
• Proficiency working with large raw data sets and using BI Tools like PowerBI

ABOUT ACEABLE

Aceable is a mobile education platform designed to create affordable, engaging, and convenient online courses available across mobile devices. Built by former teachers, NASA engineers, and those passionate about education, our team is obsessed with helping people reach their life goals and milestones through online certification. 

After launching our first mobile app to provide accredited driver's ed courses, Aceable expanded into real estate education, healthcare education, and most recently mortgage and home insurance. Aceable serves hundreds of thousands of students per month, but we need your help to tackle our vision of serving millions of students per month! 

Aceable has been awarded one of the Best Places to Work for multiple years running by numerous entities, such as the Austin Business Journal, Built In, USA Today, and EqualOcean. We actively work to foster a creative, collaborative, and diverse culture whose overall mission is to impact as many student lives as possible.

ABOUT THE FINANCE TEAM

The Aceable Finance Team consists of the Business Intelligence & Data Engineering, Finance Operations, Accounting, and Financial Planning & Analysis teams. We are data-driven, results-oriented, and take great pride in being a key partner to leaders across the organization through the monitoring and analysis of data for strategic decision-making. 

ACEABLE PERKS

• Join one of Austin's Best Places to Work in 2024 & 2025
• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus/stock options, if applicable)
• 401k match
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• Generous paid time off programs + 19 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule
• Wellness programs
• Our own space on the top floor of a downtown Austin building with free parking
• Weekly lunch, a fully stocked fridge, and plentiful snacks
• Company events and activities (holiday events, happy hours, volunteering)
• #PursueGrowth Reimbursement ($600 per year for full-time employees)
• Free Roadside Assistance subscription
• Passionate teammates excited to help you succeed and learn
• NOTE: Our team is currently working in a hybrid work environment with flexibility to work in office or remote based on role/department and location*

At Aceable we celebrate and support all differences. Aceable is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital, disability, and veteran status. Even if you don't think you meet every qualification listed, we'd love to review your application!

*Remote Hires I Aceable is only able to hire employees in the following locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (excluding Boroughs), North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington.]

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000