Who We Are:
At CEA CAPA, we believe that studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience that goes beyond academics. By immersing oneself in a new culture and community, students gain valuable skills and perspectives that can shape their future. That's why we're committed to providing unparalleled academic, professional, and cultural experiences abroad, with a focus on student support every step of the way.A sense of belonging is fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA CAPA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias.
We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.Your Role:As a Business Analyst on our Finance team, you willbe a key contributor focused on process improvement, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is perfect for you if you’re a proactive individual who enjoys wearing multiple hats at a time to support the Finance team’s objectives. A strong financial background, an analytical mindset, and a passion for optimizingbusinesses processes will set you up for success in this position.What You’ll Do:
- Review and analyze existing financial processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for enhancement.
- Lead initiatives to streamline workflows within the Finance team, reducing redundancies and improving accuracy.
- Document and implement best practices to standardize processes across the department.
- Support the development of automation solutions to reduce manual work and enhance efficiency.
- Prepare and distribute accurate financial reports, dashboards, and/or KPIs to support business decision-making.
- Assist in the month-end and quarter-end close processes by ensuring timely and accurate financial data reporting.
- Collaborate with team members to refine reporting methodologies and enhance the quality of financial insights.
- Participate in cross-functional projects, providing financial analysis and process improvement expertise.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support various business initiatives, projects, and decision-making processes.
- Respond to requests from senior management for financial insights and recommendations.
Starting Salary: $95,000What Makes a Great Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
- 5+ years’ experience required
- Proficiencyin financial modeling and analysis, with advanced skills in Excel.
- Experience with financial software (e.g.,Microsoft Dynamics, Netsuite, Great Plains, Jet Reporting) and data visualization tools (e.g.,Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Ability to manage multiple roles within the Finance team, adapting to varying tasks and priorities.
- Strong focus on optimizing and standardizing financial processes.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA or Six Sigma are a plus
We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you're the right candidate for this position.Why You’ll Love CEA CAPA:
- Health & Wellness Benefits – in office Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, Wellness room, ergonomic options & more!
- Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time in addition to PTO
- Healthy snacks and a coffee bar provided in office
- 12 paid holidays
- Opportunities for employee growth
- Benefits coverage for domestic partners
- Pet insurance available
- Employee discounts at 35+ vendors including Apple, T Mobile, Walt Disney World, Hello Fresh & more!
Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.
