Financial Analyst

Western Governors University • Full-time • Hybrid in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • $88,300 - $132,400 / year • 1w ago

Fast Facts

Join WGU as a Financial Analyst, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the university's financial strategies and contributing to the mission of expanding access to higher education through innovative programs.

Responsibilities: Develop financial models, analyze pricing and enrollment trends, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced Excel proficiency, excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; 3+ years of financial analysis experience; preference for experience in higher education or edtech.

Location: Salt Lake City Office, United States of America

Compensation: $88300 - $132400 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 310Pay Range: $88,300.00 - $132,400.00

Job Description

About the Team

You’ll join WGU’s Financial Planning & Analysis team, a collaborative group that partners across the Academy to guide strategic decisions. This team thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and plays a critical role in shaping sustainable growth for new certifications and on-ramp programs.

As a Financial Analyst II, you will build and maintain scalable financial models, analyze pricing, enrollment, and cost scenarios, and deliver clear, data-driven insights that inform which Academy certifications and on-ramp programs to launch, prioritize, and scale responsibly. Your work will directly influence investment decisions and long-term strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine multi-year financial models to evaluate program viability and scalability

• Analyze enrollment trends, pricing strategies, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities

• Conduct sensitivity and break-even analyses to stress-test assumptions and guide decision-making

• Partner with Operations and Education teams to translate operational realities into actionable financial insights

• Create clear variance commentary and recommendations for leadership to drive informed decisions

• Establish repeatable reporting frameworks and improve data consistency across multiple sources

• Support strategic planning by providing insights that enable disciplined, sustainable growth

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, or FP&A

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial modeling techniques

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in ambiguity

• Excellent communication skills to present complex data in a clear, actionable way

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decisions without slowing momentum

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in higher education or edtech

• Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools

• Knowledge of pricing strategy and enrollment forecasting

Experience in Lieu of Education

Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements at the hiring manager’s discretion.

What to Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, you will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Here is what that typically looks like:

• Introductory call with recruiter (30 min)

• Hiring Manager interview (30 min)

• Team interview (30 min)

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

What You’ll Receive as a Full-Time WGU Employee

• Comprehensive healthcare

• HSA and FSA options

• Life and disability insurance

• Legal assistance and identity protection

• Retirement savings plan

• Wellbeing programs

• Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family

• Flexible PTO and Sick time

• 11 paid holidays

• Additional paid leaves, including parental leave

Explore the full benefits overview at https://wgubenefits.com.

We are looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you think, collaborate, and build. Welcome to WGU.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.