Senior FP&A Analyst (UK Remote)

Company Description

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.

Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.

Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to partner with our Technology and Product functions, providing high-quality financial insight and commercial challenge to support better business decisions.

This is a broad role that sits within the FP&A team and will allow the successful candidate to be part of a fast based educational software business with financial, operational and commercial exposure.

You will work closely with Technology and Product leaders on budgets, monthly forecasts, reporting, commentary and various ad-hoc projects.

A key part of the role will also be to partner with the Accounting team to ensure that costs are correctly captured, accruals and provisions are complete, and that the financial results accurately reflect the underlying activity of the Technology and Product functions.

It is imperative that the successful candidate has recent experience of working as an analyst or senior analyst. Previous accounting experience is preferred but not essential.

Key Accountabilities:

• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure costs are recorded accurately. 
• Review monthly results and investigate unusual movement and variances.
• Develop a strong understanding of the underlying financial transactions and ensure reported results accurately reflect the business activity.
• Provide a high-quality end to end financial business partnering, by providing expert financial advice and challenging the management team to support decision making.
• Preparation and ownership of monthly forecasting and management reports as part of the wider FP&A team.
• Providing value-adding financial insight, support, and challenge by building effective working relationships at all levels, including senior managers and with other departments in the business.
• Supporting stakeholders and senior management with financial analysis to aid decision making.
• Supporting the annual budget process for your business areas in line with the overall Finance timeline.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls ensuring accuracy and robustness of reporting and continue to develop reporting for this business area.
• Identify and implement improvements to business processes to increase efficiency.
• Support ad hoc requests for analysis and information.
• Analyse spend, headcount, vendor costs and investment across Technology and Product, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Technology and Product leadership teams and become a trusted financial advisor.

Qualifications

An ambitious individual with drive and a commercial edge. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment willing to be hands-on, with the desire to immerse yourself in the operational side of the business. You will proactively seek opportunities to raise standards, and drive continual improvement throughout the business. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• 3+ yrs relevant work experience in a Finance department. 
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified/Part Qualified.
• Strong Excel skills and aptitude for using other reporting tools and software.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, resourcefulness, and ability to follow-through.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work cross-functionally and as well as independently.
• Strong team player and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Total Rewards @ Turnitin
At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work.

Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.

In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.
• Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.
• Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard.
• One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.
• Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*

* varies by country

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad
At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad.  We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team!

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