Finance & Operation Analyst, Remote Job

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on literacy?

At Really Great Reading, we are building a bright, diverse, and passionate team dedicated to leading the industry in improving literacy scores nationwide. With nearly two decades of leadership bringing the Science of Reading to thousands of schools, we design innovative products, training, and materials that transform how educators teach and how students learn. Here, we empower our team with the tools, support, and professional growth opportunities they need to thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment—where your work truly makes a difference.

Why This Role Matters

Behind every strategic decision at Really Great Reading is accurate financial data, thoughtful analysis, and operational insight. As our organization continues to grow, we rely on timely reporting, reliable forecasting, and strong financial discipline to ensure we invest resources where they have the greatest impact on the educators and students we serve.

The Finance and Operations Analyst plays a critical role in helping leaders understand business performance, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions. By combining financial analysis with operational insight, this role helps improve reporting, strengthen planning, and support the sustainable growth of the organization.

Success in this role means delivering accurate financial analysis, maintaining trusted data, improving financial processes, and providing meaningful insights that help leaders make confident business decisions.

The Role

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Finance and Operations Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis across Really Great Reading. This role partners closely with Finance and Operations leadership to transform financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, identifying trends, building financial models, and improving business processes. They are equally comfortable analyzing financial performance, maintaining data integrity, and collaborating across departments to help leaders understand the story behind the numbers.

What You’ll Do

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Budget-to-actual variance analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Financial modeling
  • Trend analysis

Operational Analysis & Process Improvement

  • Ad hoc financial and operational analysis
  • Identify process improvements
  • Improve reporting accuracy

Data Integrity & Business Support

  • Maintain finance and operations data
  • Support leadership decision-making

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, purchasing, or a related analytical role
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Experience with Power BI or Tableau
  • Experience with financial modeling
  • Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience in SaaS or Education

What We Offer

We take care of the whole person because we believe that when our team thrives, so do the students and educators we serve. Our benefits include:

  • Competitive 401(k) with company matching
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off to support rest, renewal, and life outside of work
  • Employee Discount Program and partner savings
  • Ongoing professional development and learning investment
  • Wellness initiatives designed to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being
  • Evolving benefits shaped by team member voice and values

Physical Requirements

This is a fully remote role. Team members work primarily at a computer and regularly engage in video conferencing, document review, software development, and digital collaboration. The ability to work at a screen for extended periods, use standard input devices, and participate in virtual meetings is required. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Really Great Reading is committed to building an inclusive, high-performing workplace that reflects the diverse students, educators, and communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Really Great Reading is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, high-performing workplace that reflects the diverse students, educators, and communities we serve. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation, improve learning outcomes, and advance educational equity nationwide.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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