[Hiring] Financial Analyst II @NASCO

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic, analytically strong finance professional to join our team as a Financial Analyst. In this role, you will partner and support leaders across Finance, Accounting, Product, Operations, and other business functions to support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, performance reporting, and financial modeling which supports data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights in a regulated SaaS environment. Experience supporting a SaaS or other recurring-revenue business model is preferred, including familiarity with driver-based planning, and business modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assists in completion of annual budget, periodic forecasts, and longer-range planning in partnership with business leaders.
• Supports development and maintenance of driver-based financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases that support strategic and operational decisions relating to revenue, software capitalization or cost modeling.
• Prepares recurring financial reports, variance analysis, and KPI tracking to support finance team reporting needs.
• Supports revenue and operating expense forecasting through analysis of business drivers, trends, and assumptions.
• Partners with Accounting and cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy, reporting quality, and financial visibility.
• Analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and cost optimization opportunities to support decision making.
• Drives process improvement, reporting automation, and analytics relating to project cost modeling.
• Maintains compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Develops understanding of accounting and finance in the context of a SaaS and recurring-revenue company including revenue, costs, margin trends and other financial metrics.
• Uses approved AI tools responsibly to improve analysis, reporting efficiency, and productivity while protecting confidential information and complying with company policy, internal controls, and data governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to connect financial results to business performance, operational drivers, and recurring-revenue economics.
• Solid written, verbal, and presentation skills, including communication with leadership.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, with ERP/financial systems, and analytics/dashboarding tools.
• Ability to use approved AI tools appropriately to support analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency while maintaining sound judgment, protecting sensitive data, and following company policy.

Requirements

• 4 years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or corporate accounting, including experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and business decision support.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Advanced credentials are preferred but not required (MBA, CPA, or CMA helpful).

Working Conditions

• Home office or general office environment.
• Ability to remain at a workstation for extended periods and perform work using standard office technology.

Benefits

• At NASCO, we trust our workforce to be fully remote, working from their home.
• Physical and Mental Health Benefits:
• Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Telehealthcare – for Medical and Behavioral visits.
• Generous PTO with buy/sell options.
• 9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program - earn insurance discounts or credit towards health-related items.
• Financial Health Benefits:
• 401K Plan with employer matching contributions.
• Company-funded spending/reimbursement accounts to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Bonus and Recognition programs.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Consultation with financial planner.
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided, and Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available.
• Group Discount programs - mobile, technology services, etc., to help you save money.
• Other Benefits:
• E-Learning – Comprehensive and current library of e-learning and performance support assets, available on demand and at no cost.