FP&A Analyst​/Senior FP&A Analyst

EF Education First is the world’s largest privately held education company. Our mission to ‘Open the World Through Education’ is more than a phrase—our products create a lasting positive impact on people’s lives. With a global network of offices and schools, EF offers international career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where initiative and ownership are valued.

The Role

As an FP&A Analyst / Senior FP&A Analyst with EF English Live, you will be part of a small, highly commercial finance team supporting the world’s largest online English School. In this role, you will support strategic decision-making while also running day-to-day operational finance functions. Success in the role will require working closely with both senior management and various business stakeholders, taking full ownership of core financial processes, and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

The role offers significant room for growth, and your progression is largely driven by you.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  Support the budgeting process, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide actionable insights to business leaders.
• Sales & Marketing Partnership:
  Partner closely with the sales and marketing teams to track performance, evaluate market opportunities, and support commercial decision-making.
• Accounting
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with accounting teams across multiple countries to make sure financial guidelines are followed, ensure data accuracy, and standardize financial reporting practices.
• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, supporting statutory closes, external audits, and performance tracking. Additionally, handle internal tasks such as calculating commissions and accruals, cost allocations, and other financial processes.
• Revenue & Cost Management:
  Monitor revenue streams and cost structures, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Data Analytics & Technology:
  Leverage Excel, Salesforce and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau) to extract and analyse data, develop dashboards, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Process Improvement:
  Drive efficiency and automation in financial operations, ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  1-3 years in financial analysis, business controlling, accounting or consulting. Exposure to financial planning, forecasting, and process automation is a plus.
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions required) and experience with Salesforce, Oracle, Tableau, or other analytics tools is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic business setting.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and capable of working independently while thriving in a team environment.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Why Join EF?

• International Exposure:
  Be part of a truly global organization with career growth opportunities worldwide.
• Entrepreneurial Culture:
  Work in an environment that values initiative, innovation, and ownership.
• Career Development: EF invests in continuous learning and career progression.
• Dynamic Work Environment:
  No two days are the same—adaptability and creativity are key.
• Collaborative Team:
  Join a high-energy, supportive team that balances professionalism with camaraderie.

If you are looking for an exciting career in finance within a fast-paced and growing global company, EF Education First is the place for you. Apply today and be part of a team that is making a difference in education worldwide!

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