Job Title: Financial Analyst
Company: EF Education First
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join EF. In this role, you will take on a key position in pricing analysis, financial reporting, and project-based analytics, leveraging strong technical skills. You will play an integral role in driving pricing strategy with an innovative approach, collaborating cross-functionally with various teams, and continuously enhancing your technical and analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to refine your expertise in SQL and Power BI while contributing to EF's financial success and advancing your career within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Pricing Analysis:
- Analyze price in relation to profitability and recommend price changes based on trending costs to produce tour packages and additional services.
- Collaborate with the product development team to craft innovative pricing strategies that ensure we deliver the highest quality products at the most competitive prices.
- Conduct competitive analysis to inform pricing decisions and evaluate competitiveness in the market.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to produce pricing analysis and ad-hoc prices for one off experiences – to meet the needs of our customers.
Financial Planning and Analysis Reporting:
- Support in prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Support in collaborating with department heads to develop and update financial forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities through financial analytics.
- Conduct financial analysis for various projects, including investment proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI evaluations.
Project-Based Analysis:
- Perform ad-hoc analysis using SQL, excel and Power BI skills to support strategic decision making across the organization.
- Identify areas for process improvement and cost-saving initiatives based on project analysis and findings.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Technical skill in SQL, Power BI (or another reporting platform) and Microsoft Excel.
Experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably in the travel or hospitality industry is a plus.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data.
Experience in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis tools.
Experience in pricing analysis and understanding of revenue management principles is highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Work in our light-filled, conveniently located downtown office where you’ll be part of a fun, fast-paced and collaborative team, working together to make an impact. Did we mention we were voted one of Greater Toronto’s Top Places to Work 3 years in a row? Plus, enjoy free coffee, beer, and snacks! You can also expect:
- The opportunity to travel with your customers for FREE at least once a year! Experience the product you’ll be selling first-hand by embarking on one of our unique travel itineraries alongside one of our student tour groups
- Take advantage of our professional growth and learning opportunities, including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
- Participate in social networking opportunities by joining one of our many employee-run social groups, like book club or movie club, or any of our “EFinity” groups, like Black@EF, LGBTQ+@EF, Indigenous@EF, API@EF, and Parents@EF
- Enjoy four weeks paid vacation, to rest, relax or adventure - plus 11 paid holidays
- Grow your savings with a 20% company match on your RRSP contributions (25% after 5-years!)
- Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
- Wellness benefits, including an annual $500 healthy lifestyle reimbursement
- EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more
- Discounts at local venues and businesses
- Eligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: our pilot hybrid work model with up to two days of remote work per week.
- Competitive compensation, including bonus earning potential!
About EF Education First & Educational Tours
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs turn dreams into international opportunities.
EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more about EF at https://ef.com. Or read more about our Educational Tours product at https://www.eftours.ca/
