Job Description

TCS Education System is currently seeking a FINANCIAL ANALYST to join the Finance department.

The position of FINANCIAL ANALYST will need to support each of these institutions separately while finding efficiencies and maintaining consistency in reporting and analysis. This role will report directly to the Sr. Finance Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and interacts heavily with the Chief Financial Officer.

The position is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, administering, analyzing and presenting results of both a quantitative and qualitative nature. This position is also responsible for synthesizing and summarizing information for internal and external audiences. This individual will be expected to collaborate with professional staff and faculty at the affiliates as well as TCS Education System staff at varying levels internally.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Produce recurring financial and metrics reports. Reports will be of weekly and monthly frequency.

• Consolidate financial reports, forecasts and budgets across affiliates.

• Analyze variance drivers versus forecast and budget and provide commentary on key variances.

• Participate in budget and forecast building and review processes with management and departmental owners.

• Assist with the preparation of financial presentations.

• Analyze trends and conduct detailed analysis of enrollment, expenses, and other key performance indicators.

• Identify potential areas for improvement and automation, and design plans for implementation.

• Provide ad hoc analytic support across the system and assist with special projects as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Sr. Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High attention to detail and quality

• Professional demeanor

• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Advanced in MS Office and especially Excel

• Ability to work with and interpret data in various formats

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-4 years experience in financial analysis or similar analytical capacity
• Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Higher education/education industry experience preferred

Company Description

TCS Education System was founded in 2009 as a nonprofit organization with a mission of preparing innovative, engaged, purposeful agents of change who serve our global community. TCS Education System (TCS) is a nonprofit system of colleges that was launched in 2009 to advance student success and community impact. Currently, the System spans five colleges, campus locations across 12 cities and a community of 21 global academic partners to fulfill the aspirations of nearly 7,000 students. The TCS model provides its colleges with the scale of resources necessary to succeed, including admissions and enrollment operations, finance and accounting, information and learning technology, marketing, strategic planning, compliance and legal services, human resources, and global engagement among other areas of professional expertise. The System was founded on the belief that by sharing administrative resources and allowing colleges to concentrate on providing students with quality, social change-focused education, we can give each member of our community the power to change the world. TCS colleges include The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School, The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law, Saybrook University, and Kansas Health Science Center. For more information, visit http://www.tcsedsystem.edu.