Planning & Model Support Maintain and update forecasting and budget models across all planning cycles, including data pulls, formula logic, and version control
Prepare and validate data feeding into planning tools (currently Planful), ensuring inputs are clean and aligned with assumptions set by the Senior Manager
Support the rolling forecast by refreshing data, updating model inputs, and flagging performance trend changes that may affect forward-looking projections
Run scenario and sensitivity analyses to support leadership planning discussions
Manage logistics of Budget, Reforecast, and rolling forecast cycles including templates, trackers, and timelines
Analytical Thinking & Investigation Support and lead ad hoc deep dives and investigations across the team, pulling and structuring data independently and contributing a point of view on what the findings mean
Proactively identify trends and patterns in historical and current data that may signal future risks or opportunities, bringing hypotheses and recommendations to the Senior Manager
Connect past and present performance to planning assumptions, helping the team anticipate consequences before they show up in results
Build analytical outputs including charts, tables, summaries, and first-draft narratives that the Senior Manager refines and communicates to leadership
Translate complex data into clear, concise narratives that stakeholders can understand and act on
Data & Technical Work Query, transform, and validate large datasets in Databricks using strong, production-quality SQL
Own the data layer supporting planning and analytical work, ensuring inputs are reliable, well-documented, and ready for use
Flag data quality issues proactively and work cross-functionally to resolve them before they affect outputs
Use AI tools actively to automate repetitive work, accelerate analysis, and improve how the team operates
Maintain documentation of data definitions, model logic, and process steps so the team always has a reliable source of truth
Process & Stakeholder Collaboration Manage logistics of Budget, Reforecast, and rolling forecast cycles
Maintain documentation of data definitions, model logic, and process steps
What Success Looks Like:
Delivered accurate, reliable planning inputs across at least one full Budget or Reforecast cycle
Independently led or meaningfully contributed to at least one ad hoc investigation with clear findings and a well-communicated narrative
Proactively surfaced at least one forward-looking insight that informed a planning assumption or business decision before it became visible in results
Established a reputation as the team's go-to for data questions, trusted for both technical accuracy and analytical judgment
Adopted AI tools as a genuine and measurable part of daily work
Built trusted working relationships with Finance team
How Impact Will be Measured:
Accuracy and timeliness of data inputs across planning cycles
Quality and depth of analytical outputs supporting the team
Proactive identification of trends and risks before they surface in results
Adoption and impact of AI and automation in daily workflow
What You'll Bring to the Team
Experience that Matters Most :
A minimum of 2 to 4 years in business analytics, revenue planning, FP&A, or a related field with a genuine interest in understanding what the data means, not just how to move it
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to connect historical trends to future implications and bring proactive recommendations to the team
Strong, production-quality SQL proficiency and solid hands-on experience with Databricks, with the autonomy and technical confidence to work independently
Advanced Excel skills across complex models, scenario analysis, and large datasets
Clear communication skills with the ability to translate findings into plain language and produce outputs that are ready to use, not just reviewed
Active AI tools user, or someone clearly ready and hungry to become one
High att
Additional Information
Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.
The Impact You Will Make
The Senior Analyst, Performance Analytic s serves as the technical pillar of the team, supporting Risepoint's most critical planning processes while bringing the analytical depth to help the team understand performance and anticipate what comes next. This person keeps the data layer reliable, the planning cycles running, and the analytical work sharp enough to drive real decisions.
How You Will Bring Our Mission to Life
Risepoint · Remote