Company Description

Why Work at Avenues

Welcome to Avenues São Paulo! Since our doors opened in August 2018, we've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience. Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together. With a vibrant community of over 1100 students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.

Job Description

The Senior FP&A Analyst will report to the local Controller and collaborate closely with local business leaders, accounting team, and Regional FP&A team. This role encompasses financial planning, management reporting, and cash forecasting for the school’s operations in Brazil. The successful candidate will ensure robust financial processes and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions and organizational growth.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Own the financial planning process, including the preparation and maintenance of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Update financial models monthly with actual results and revise budgets as necessary.
• Produce detailed reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights into the institution’s financial health.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to assess cost projections and identify budget impacts.

Cash Forecasting and Management

• Support treasury to the weekly cash forecasting, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Management Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management reporting packages for senior leadership and the Board.
• Provide detailed analyses, insights, and narrative explanations to support decision-making.

Process Improvement

• Evaluate current planning and reporting procedures, proposing and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a financial advisor to local and Regional teams, supporting strategic projects and operational decisions.
• Build strong relationships across departments, fostering collaboration and alignment with financial goals.
• Create financial models to simulate different scenarios and their financial implications.
• Participate in the formulation of long-term strategies, helping to identify growth opportunities and resource optimization.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel modeling and proficiency in PowerPoint. Experience with Protheus is a plus
• Proficiency with data query and analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

Communication and Reporting:

• Ability to present financial data through reports, charts, and written narratives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Proven ability to collaborate with internal business partners across different levels and functions.
• Build and maintain open and honest relationships within the organization.

Organizational and Adaptive Skills:

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on core responsibilities.

Personal Qualities:

• High sense of accountability and ownership for organizational success.
• Passion for education and continuous learning, with a commitment to knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A or related fields, preferably in the education or services sector.
• Advanced English proficiency is desirable.

Additional Information

Please read first about Avenues: The World School and our distinctive approach, and consider whether our mission and approach would be a good fit for you: www.avenues.org/sp.

Apply through the Careers section of the Avenues website (http://www.avenues.org/en/careers/).

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We make all employment-related decisions without regard to a person's race, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Moreover, we strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. This dedication to these principles ensures that we foster a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.