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Senior Financial analyst

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Employment type
Full Time,
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24 Nov 2025
Experience level
Senior
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About Skillsoft

Skillsoft is a leading provider of online learning and talent management solutions.

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At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

Skillsoft is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee and enhance all facets of financial reporting, including accrual calculations, adjustments, and month-end reconciliations. If you are a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in finance, this may be the role for you! The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas to optimize processes and possess a substantial background in financial reporting and sales compensation. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead the calculation of monthly and quarterly accruals, ensuring precision and consistency
  • Review and adjust accruals based on updated financial data and insights
  • Conduct comprehensive month-end reconciliations to guarantee accuracy in financial reporting
  • Interpret and analyze commission data to ensure timely and accurate payments
  • Collaborate with the finance team to align reporting strategies with overarching financial objectives
  • Prepare and deliver detailed financial reports on metrics and performance 
  • Develop, maintain, and refine financial reporting structures and policies to enhance efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies, proactively addressing potential issues
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve financial reporting processes and systems
  • Ensure compliance with sales compensation policies and SOX requirements and maintain supporting documents 
  • Partner with cross-functional teams regularly to build constructive relationship and drive continuous cross-functional process improvement 
  • Participate in User Acceptance Test for system plan implementation and updates 
  • Provide support for any ad hoc business requirements 

Required Skills and Qualifications 

  • 4+ years of progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, sales compensation, or a related role with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Experience in a high-growth, sales-driven organization
  • Solid knowledge and experience with accrual accounting and financial reconciliation processes
  • Hands-on experience with commission calculations
  • Advanced Excel proficiency, as well as, financial software and analytical tools, such as ERP systems, and financial databases
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage large datasets effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Track record of providing innovative solutions and driving process improvements

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. 
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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