Financial Analyst

divh2Financial Analyst II/h2pIf youre passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career./ppDriven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families./ppThe salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:/ppGrade: Professional 310/ppPay Range: $88,300.00 - $132,400.00/ph3About the Team/h3pYoull join WGUs Financial Planning Analysis team, a collaborative group that partners across the Academy to guide strategic decisions. This team thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and plays a critical role in shaping sustainable growth for new certifications and on-ramp programs./ppAs a Financial Analyst II, you will build and maintain scalable financial models, analyze pricing, enrollment, and cost scenarios, and deliver clear, data-driven insights that inform which Academy certifications and on-ramp programs to launch, prioritize, and scale responsibly. Your work will directly influence investment decisions and long-term strategy./ph3What Youll Do/h3p Develop and refine multi-year financial models to evaluate program viability and scalability/pp Analyze enrollment trends, pricing strategies, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities/pp Conduct sensitivity and break-even analyses to stress-test assumptions and guide decision-making/pp Partner with Operations and Education teams to translate operational realities into actionable financial insights/pp Create clear variance commentary and recommendations for leadership to drive informed decisions/pp Establish repeatable reporting frameworks and improve data consistency across multiple sources/pp Support strategic planning by providing insights that enable disciplined, sustainable growth/ph3What Youll Bring/h3p Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field/pp 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, or FPA/pp Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial modeling techniques/pp Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in ambiguity/pp Excellent communication skills to present complex data in a clear, actionable way/pp Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decisions without slowing momentum/pp Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment/ph3Bonus Points if You Have/h3p Experience in higher education or edtech/pp Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools/pp Knowledge of pricing strategy and enrollment forecasting/ph3Experience in Lieu of Education/h3pEquivalent relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements at the hiring managers discretion./ph3What to Expect/h3pAt WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration./ppWe thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, you will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully./ppHere is what that typically looks like:/pp Introductory call with recruiter (30 min)/pp Hiring Manager interview (30 min)/pp Team interview (30 min)/ph3Work Location/h3pThis is a full-time, in-office position at WGUs office in Salt Lake City, Utah./ph3Visa Sponsorship/h3pWhile we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role./ph3What Youll Receive as a Full-Time WGU Employee/h3p Comprehensive healthcare/pp HSA and FSA options/pp Life and disability insurance/pp Legal assistance and identity protection/pp Retirement savings plan/pp Wellbeing programs/pp Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family/pp Flexible PTO and Sick time/pp 11 paid holidays/pp Additional paid leaves, including parental leave/ppExplore the full benefits overview at https://wgubenefits.com./ppWe are looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you think, collaborate, and build. Welcome to WGU./ppPosition Application Details/ppFull-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave./ppHow to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday./ppDisclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive./ppAccommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu./ppEqual Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law./p/div