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Full-Time

FP&a Analyst

Updated on 10/22/2024

Newsela

Newsela

501-1,000 employees

Provides tailored educational content for K-12

Education

Compensation Overview

$70k - $78kAnnually

+ Incentive Stock Options

Junior

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • 1+ years of FP&A experience, with an interest in being part of a high-growth SaaS environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
  • Experience and knowledge in several functions within Finance (budgeting, consolidation, performance reporting and financial analysis)
  • Advanced skills in Excel and experience using financial systems, preferably Adaptive Insights
  • Well-versed in financial modeling and budget management, with the ability to identify key variance drivers and enhance forecasting models to predict the future with accuracy
  • Highly motivated, a team player, extremely detail-oriented and have a growth mindset
Responsibilities
  • Support all FP&A activities ranging from top-line and expense planning, capacity planning, analyzing and reporting against key metrics, board reporting, and ad-hoc analysis to support the business
  • Support the Manager on all day to day budget and expense management
  • Assist in forecasting and maintaining top-line metrics
  • Interface with business leaders to provide reporting and analysis as needed
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis, financial trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management
  • Support the continuous improvement of monthly and quarterly and participate in process improvement initiatives to support our growth and efforts to scale as an FP&A team

Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials across subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$170.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Formative enhances Newsela's capabilities in real-time assessment, providing a more comprehensive educational tool for teachers.
  • New leadership under Pep Carrera, with his extensive EdTech experience, could drive innovative growth and strategic direction for the company.
  • Newsela's commitment to continuously updating and expanding its content library ensures that it remains relevant and valuable to modern educational needs.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoff of 15% of its workforce could indicate financial instability or strategic misalignment, affecting employee morale and productivity.
  • Partnerships with controversial organizations may attract scrutiny and backlash, potentially impacting the company's reputation and client relationships.

What makes Newsela unique

  • Newsela offers tailored content at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for students with varying abilities, unlike many competitors who provide one-size-fits-all solutions.
  • Their integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) allows seamless incorporation of their resources into existing teaching frameworks, enhancing usability for educators.
  • Newsela's partnerships with organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Howard Zinn Education Project provide unique, diverse content that stands out in the EdTech market.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Work from home

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Inclusive experiences

Professional development