Senior Finance Analyst, Summer 2026 at 2U in Crystal City, VA

Summary: 2U is a company dedicated to making learning limitless through its partnerships with leading educational institutions. The Senior Finance Analyst role involves executing strategic finance-related projects, including measuring Return on Advertising Spend and developing Key Performance Indicators, while collaborating with various cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Lead the definition and implementation of processes to accurately measure Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS) and Program Profitability - Prepare and present data-backed recommendations - Develop forecasting templates - Craft process implementation roadmap - Partner with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to define and implement Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting - Help prepare reporting dashboards, reporting packages, and supporting analyses to streamline ongoing reporting - Provide analytical support for Capital Structure initiatives, including financial valuation and modeling - Support ad hoc credit risk evaluation asks - Assist with lender and investor reporting asks - Track, analyze, and report on relevant credit, equity, and education market trends - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing) to gather data and understand financial impacts Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of work experience - Must be currently enrolled in an MBA program, first year student preferred - Graduated with B.A. / B.S. (Discipline not as relevant if in an MBA program; if not in MBA program, must have graduated with a degree in finance, accounting, or a similarly rigorous discipline) - Working knowledge: Markets (debt capital markets, valuation, etc.) - General knowledge: Marketing and General Management - Thorough knowledge: Accounting and Finance - Comprehensive knowledge: Excel and Other Microsoft Applications - Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment - Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities - Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information - Analytical thinker with great attention to detail - Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment - Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an environment of constant change Required Skills: Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS), Program Profitability, Financial Forecasting, KPI Reporting, Financial Valuation, Financial Modeling, Credit Risk Evaluation, Lender, Investor Reporting, Debt Capital Markets, Accounting, Finance, Excel, Microsoft Applications