Cotulla Education

Senior Strategic Finance Analyst

Cotulla Education

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support long-range financial planning in collaboration with FP&A leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate unit economics, capital deployment opportunities, and business case scenarios.
  • Prepare financial inputs and scenario analyses for key initiatives, including new site launches, program expansion, and strategic investments.
  • Assist in financial diligence and scenario modeling for potential acquisitions and expansion opportunities.
  • Support post-launch and post-transaction tracking, including performance reporting and variance analysis for new or acquired campuses.
  • Help prepare investment summaries and decision-support materials for internal leadership reviews.
  • Partner with campus and central teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
  • Translate financial analyses into clear takeaways and presentations for leadership meetings and cross-functional discussions.
  • Support ad hoc analyses and executive requests with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Monitor weekly and monthly financial performance trends, key metrics, and initiative ROI.
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvement areas through analytical rigor and structured problem-solving.
  • Maintain dashboards, reporting templates, and recurring deliverables to improve consistency and transparency across the organization.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, consulting, investment banking, or a highly analytical business role.
  • Strong financial modeling skills and advanced Excel proficiency, including scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling.
  • Experience analyzing operating performance and translating findings into actionable insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly and concisely to executive stakeholders.
  • Experience in education, multi-site operations, healthcare, retail, or other distributed operating environments is preferred.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven, and compliance-oriented environment.
  • High integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. CampusNexus experience is a plus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or overnight for business purposes as needed.
Benefits
  • 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
  • Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
  • Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Retirement Plan: Additional options to help you save for retirement.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationpresentation skillsintegritywork ethicprofessionalismadaptabilitytime management