Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning and is one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in North America. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.
The Director of Financial Planning amp; Analysis plays a key role in providing critical financial insight and strategic direction to leadership. You will be responsible for improving and maintaining FPamp;A processes, offering valuable perspectives based on data analysis, and contributing to the overall financial strategy. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication abilities, have a data-driven mindset, and have experience in the SaaS space.Your Impact
- Assist in overseeing company financial planning activities, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term plans
- Work closely with various teams and leaders across the company as a financial advisor, helping to identify KPIs and metrics that influence business decisions and enhance performance
- Enhance the efficiency, speed, and automation of financial planning and analysis processes, contributing to the quality, timeliness, and transparency of financial data
- Participate in monthly/quarterly business reviews and contribute to the preparation of reports for the business and Board of Directors
- Support financial discipline and data-driven decision-making across various departments in the organization
- Conduct financial analyses and develop models to assist in making informed business decisions and identifying strategic growth opportunities
- Support and mentor a high-performing team, clarifying objectives, encouraging career development, and fostering team engagement
About You
- 7+ years of Financial Planning amp; Analysis experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role in a high-growth, fast-paced setting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Experience in complex revenue forecasting, customer analytics (acquisition, retention, churn), and comprehensive financial planning, preferably for SaaS B2C subscription companies
- Strong capability to influence decision-making across functions and levels
- Adaptable to change and able to excel in a rapidly evolving environment
- Strategic thinking with a focus on organizational growth and collaboration
- Effective project management skills, with an ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects
Bonus Points
- Prior experience with SaaS subscription business models is a plus
Working At Prodigy
- Why Prodigy?Here at Prodigy, our employees are the foundation of our organization - an asset that transforms our mission into a reality! For this reason, we offer our employees a Total Rewards Program that is geared towards their financial, physical and mental well-being.
Benefits
- Employees receive full health benefits from day one!Including separate allocation for mental health.
- Employee stock options and savings plan
- $500.00 to create your own work from home set-up
- We pride ourselves on constant learning, which is why we offer our employees an annual learning fund of $1200.00
- Prodigy Savings Program (RRSP, TFSA)
- We value wellness, so in addition to wellness classes and benefits, we also offer an additional $720.00 fund to all employees
Prodigy Perks
- Flexibility to choose whether you work from home or in-office, based on what works best on any given day
- Flexible working hours
- Monthly no meeting day Tuesdays
- Extended long weekends throughout the year!
- Want to work from anywhere in the world? We offer 4 weeks of "work from anywhere" per year!
Please note: the privacy and security of our users are of the utmost importance to us, and all employees will be expected to act in accordance with Prodigy’s stringent security policies.Follow us on Instagram to learn more, or visit our website at www.prodigygame.com to view additional benefits and perks and our Culture Blog.
- Get a sense of our culture through one of our news article written by the Toronto star There’s more to corporate culture than mandatory fun!, following an interview with our Chief People officer on how we create an engaging, flexible and fulfilling work environment! https://www.thestar.com/business/mars/2023/04/10/theres-more-to-corporate-culture-than-mandatory-fun.html
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Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrep