ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our
six core valuesare our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner will be an important member of the ApplyBoard Corporate finance team. He/she will be responsible for all aspects of analysis to support ApplyBoard’s global businesses, and will report to the Finance Director in the Kitchener HQ. He/she will also be expected to work directly with the VP Finance and other senior leaders on a regular basis.
What You’ll Be Doing Every Day:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support long-range planning and scenario analysis.
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews to senior management, highlighting key variances, trends, and insights.
- Analyze key business drivers, such as pricing, volume, and mix, to understand their impact on profitability.
- Collaborate with business partners to conduct detailed budget vs. actual analysis, understand key business updates, and provide data-driven recommendations.
Support Finance Team:
- Collaborate with the accounting team during the month-end close process to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and control.
- Act as a mentor and resource for junior members of the finance team.
- Support ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.
Investor Relations (IR) Support:
- Assist in the preparation of materials for investor presentations, earnings calls, and board meetings.
- Provide analytical support for investor queries and requests.
- Monitor and analyze competitor performance and industry trends.
Treasury Support:
- Assist in maintaining monthly cashflows and forecasting.
- Assist in covenant testing and liaison with banks on financial covenants.
What You Bring to the Table
- University degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Business, or Accounting.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, CA) or MBA is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in a corporate finance or analytical role, with a strong emphasis on FP&A.
- Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems is a plus
About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies.
On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.
