EF Education First
Finance & Payments Analyst – EF English Live
EF English Live is the world’s largest online English language learning business. We deliver English language learning across a number of digital channels, including self-study materials and live, teacher-led lessons, anytime, anywhere – at any ability level. We are on an exciting journey to launch new products and continue to revolutionize how languages are learned. We have a presence from LATAM to Japan and over 500 people working in various locations globally.
The team in London is a young, dynamic and international group of about 50 people.
We are part of EF, the world’s largest private education business providing life-changing education for global citizens. For over 50 years, our mission has been to give confidence and freedom to people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. We over 500 offices in over 50 countries.
As a Finance and Payments Analyst based at our flagship London Chelsea office, you will work closely with a dynamic, international team and get a hands-on operational finance experience in a fast-growing international business. The financial analyst role provides a chance for an energetic, bright analyst to contribute to the World’s leading online English language learning business, helping to deliver a real business impact.
The initial responsibilities will involve tasks such as:
- Liaising with teams on accounts receivable and payables
- Observing, investigating and fixing payment transactions that look suspicious or could be fraudulent. Designing improvements and implementing solutions to mitigate these risks
- Assisting in the streamlining and sunsetting of old payment gateways
- Liaising with regional sales and operations teams on payments related projects and owning the resolution of issues with our suppliers
- Maintaining, verifying and analyzing data for reporting and budgeting
- Performing budget and cost analysis where required
- Accounting entries and reconciliation work (assisting in the preparation and calculation of management accounts)
- Supporting the management team with other tasks and projects
The successful candidate will have:
- Finance/Business Administration degree, minimum Bachelor
- Some prior work experience within finance or accounting (likely part qualified studying CIMA or ACCA, 0-2+ years experience)
- Exceptional analytical and logical thinking abilities
- An energetic personality with a positive attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Accountable and committed to team goals
- Flexible, calm under pressure and able to multitask
- The ability to thrive in an international and fast-paced environment
- Aspirations to pursue an international career
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills in English, additional language skills a plus
Why work at EF?
- We are international. With a global network of offices and schools, EF is able to offer an international career in any part of the world.
- We are entrepreneurial. EF has grown into the largest international education company by hiring people who are street smart and “can get things done”. Our entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of what makes working at EF a ton of fun.
- We embrace change. Be prepared to join a flexible organization where no day is the same. We believe change is key to business success, personal development, and career progression.
To apply for this job please visit careers.ef.com.