Business Analyst, Finance

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst - Finance with a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and finance operations. You'll leverage advanced Excel and AI tools to improve reporting, automate processes, and turn financial data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities:

• Support Finance leadership with financial analysis, management reporting, dashboards and ad-hoc business analysis.
• Prepare financial presentations and recommendations for executive leadership. 
• Build and maintain financial models, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Consolidate, clean, validate, and analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Analyse Actual vs Budget vs Forecast performance and provide insights into revenue, costs, margins, profitability, and key business drivers.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and business planning activities.
• Build business cases, cost-benefit analysis, and support other Finance initiatives.
• Use AI tools, Power Query, and automation to streamline repetitive Finance processes, improve reporting accuracy, and reduce manual work.
• Work closely with Finance and other departments to resolve data/reporting issues and support business decision-making.
  
  

• A Bachelor's degree
• 6-7 years of experience in Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, FP&A, Management Reporting, similar Finance Analyst role.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, design and implement AI-enabled and automated Finance workflows, not simply use AI tools for individual productivity.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or equivalent) and automation platforms such as Power Automate, UiPath, Alteryx, Zapier, Make or similar.
• Exposure to APIs, Python, low-code tools and ERP/Finance system integrations would be an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, advanced formulas, Power Query, financial modelling, dashboards, and report automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.
  
  

• You can expect compensation competitively placed within the local market, including unlimited bonus for manuscript acquisition.
• You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and discovery.
• Opportunity to work in a remote environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
• Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.