Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
American Public Education, Inc. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this role will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, KPI reporting, and decision support analytics across the organization. This position will help develop forward-looking financial insight that supports academic, operational, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the development of the annual operating budget

Support monthly forecasting processes, financial modeling, and variance analysis

Prepare regular reporting packages and performance dashboards

Track, analyze, and report KPIs and operational performance metrics

Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to enrollment, programs, and student metrics

Partner with internal departments to gather data and understand financial drivers

Provide financial insights and recommendations to business partners

Maintain financial models and forecasting tools

Prepare presentation materials for executive leadership

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area

Minimum 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related function

Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, modeling, analytics)

Strong PowerPoint ability (executive-ready presentations)

Hands-on experience with BI, ERP or financial reporting systems

Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities

Ability to consolidate complex information into clear findings

Preferred Experience

Experience in higher education, universities, or academic business units

Knowledge of KPI reporting and enrollment-based forecasting

Skills:

Detail-oriented, analytical, and inquisitive

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

Problem solving mindset

Ability to collaborate with academic and administrative leaders

About Us:

Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country’s heroes – military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), and Rasmussen University.

It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons.  We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a resident of a state with designated pay transparency requirements and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request.  Please send an email to recruiting@apei.com