[Hiring] Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst @Guild

Role Description

This role is based in Denver, CO. Guild is hiring for a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to join our Finance Team. This role would be part of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team that is responsible for financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business partnering.

In this role, you would support:

• Forecasting and planning
• Financial reporting
• Company goal-setting
• Strategic finance analyses

You’ll form strong relationships across the organization and work with both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you’d be a critical member of the team, identifying new opportunities, driving process improvements, and providing decision support for leadership.

As an FP&A Analyst, you will:

• Own budgeting and forecasting components of Guild’s operating model, which we use to plan headcount, cash flow, and resource allocations.
• Prepare financial reporting, presentations, and develop monthly close packages for our Board of Directors, investors, and senior management.
• Analyze business and performance trends to provide actionable insights and decision support to Guild’s leadership team.
• Enhance existing forecast models; identify opportunities to streamline reporting and implement process improvements.
• Work cross-functionally on ad hoc projects that include, but are not limited to, scenario planning, sensitivity, and profitability analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a corporate finance function, investment banking, consulting, or private equity / growth equity.
• Preference for an undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.).

Requirements

• Excel expert with the ability to develop insightful and complex financial models and quantitative analysis.
• Self-starter with a roll-up-the-sleeves, action-oriented mindset.
• Ability to distill and communicate complex topics broadly.
• Sharp attention to detail with a natural feel for numbers and data.
• Positive attitude with a can-do, service-oriented mentality.
• Passionate about serving students and building an amazing business.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Collective Health and Kaiser (currently only available in CA & CO).
• Access to a 401k to help save for the future.
• Vacation policy to rest and recharge.
• 8 days of fully-paid sick leave.
• Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
• Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low-cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services.
• Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth.