Junior FP&A Analyst, Zen Educate
£30-35k
Plus stock options
SQL
Python
Excel
Google Sheets
Entry, Junior and Mid level
London
3 days a week in office
Education recruitment platform
Be an early applicant
Education recruitment platform
201-500 employees
B2BMarketplaceEducationRecruitment
Be an early applicant
£30-35k
Plus stock options
SQL
Python
Excel
Google Sheets
Entry, Junior and Mid level
London
3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
B2BMarketplaceEducationRecruitment
Company mission
To make a positive impact and bring about meaningful change within the education recruitment sector.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for financial analysis:
- A recent Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a highly quantitative field
- This is an entry-level position, requiring 0-3 years of professional experience. Internships in a relevant finance/data role are beneficial
- Analytical thinking and structure: You have strong numerical and analytical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail. You are able to identify and resolve data inconsistencies
- Financial modelling capability: You are highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, comfortable with vlookup, pivot tables and index match formulae
- Commercial judgement: You can look beyond the numbers and apply the current business context, goals and growth levers to analysis, insights and recommendations
- Communication: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, coordinating confidently with internal teams outside of the finance function
- Ownership and drive: You have evidence of self-directed problem-solving and demonstrated tenacity. You have a proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn the fundamentals of financial planning
- Experience with Python, SQL, data tools, FP&A software and AI solutions is highly beneficial
What the job involves
- This is an entry-level opportunity for a highly motivated and numerate individual to launch their career in finance
- As a Junior FP&A Analyst, you will provide essential foundational support to the wider Financial Planning & Analysis team
- You’ll help a high-growth business with financial forecasting, assist with data management, and prepare reports that inform strategic decision-making across the business.You will report directly to the Head of FP&A, providing you with excellent visibility and mentorship from a senior finance leader
- You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of the data that drives our analysis
- This is your chance to make a difference and join a high growth tech startup on the ground floor
- We are a collaborative company, and the career growth opportunities are endless if you are someone willing to dive in, be entrepreneurial, and do whatever is needed to get the job done
- We are passionate about learning and development, and will invest in both your personal and professional growth
- The Junior FP&A Analyst will focus primarily on supporting the team with data preparation, input, and report generation, offering a strong platform for developing full FP&A competencies
- Assist in the collection, organisation, and validation of financial and operational data from various internal systems
- Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and KPI dashboards by gathering required data points and ensuring accuracy
- Perform data entry tasks related to budgeting and forecasting models under supervision
- Conduct basic variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) by compiling the necessary comparison data
- Produce summary charts, graphs, and schedules for inclusion in management presentations
- Run standard reports from financial software and systems as requested by the team
- Document and maintain financial data procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer
- Assist with system updates and data integrity checks across finance tools
- Learn how to use and navigate financial reporting systems and BI tools
Application process
- We like to hire fast and onboard well. Here's what you can expect:
- Initial HR Screen: Quick screen with our recruiter to cover the basics and align expectations
- Intro video call with the hiring manager: In-depth discussion about your experience and motivations, and an opportunity to ask questions about the role
- Task & Interview: Modelling and analysis assessment & Interview: This will be split into two sections covering:
- A debrief of your take-home task focused on your modelling and analysis skills
- Behavioural Interview: Focused on your attitude, problem-solving skills, and desire to learn
Salary benchmarks
Our take
With UK schools under immense financial pressure, Zen Educate is providing a smarter approach to education staffing. Recruitment in schools often relies on inefficient and expensive practices. Zen Educate is focused on tackling the pain points in the industry and providing a way to ensure schools get the best teachers possible.
It provides an online platform as an alternative to recruitment agencies, which is the only online platform accredited by the UK's Department of Education, helping schools fill staffing needs quickly and cost-effectively. Schools using the platform have reportedly saved 20-30% on supply cover costs.
On top of this, the company has also raised significant funding to support acquisitions in the UK and the US, plus the expansion of its operations and offering.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Top investors
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Aug 2025
$17.7m
SERIES B
May 2024
$37m
SERIES B
Total funding: $103m
Company benefits
- Macbook and tech equipment provided
- Regular "lunch 'n' learns" every month on a range of topics
- Investment in your professional development
- Regular socials
- Ownership in the company
- Pension scheme
- 25 days of holidays + all UK public holidays off
- Central London dog-friendly office with perks like fresh fruit, bike parking, showers, and an on-site gym and café
- Life insurance
- Vitality health insurance and benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
Company values
- Commit to the mission- We commit to our mission, our customers, and our teams. We work hard because we care more
- Choose greatness over comfort- Greatness and comfort rarely coexist. We seek greatness. We understand success takes grit & determination so we seek colleagues that possess it
- Act like an owner- We all take responsibility for driving the company forward and making it a success. If we see something that could be better, we fix it. We offer stock options to all employees
- Help each other be better- Every person at Zen is someone we can respect and learn from
- A culture of trust- We hire people who are great at their jobs and we let them get on with it while being there to lend a hand when needed
- Challenge the status quo- We take action when we can see opportunities for improvement. We are in it to make our customers' lives better and to fix a broken system
- Embrace learning over perfection- We make decisions quickly and we don't hesitate. We may disagree with a decision, but we support the team and the mission by committing to it. We embrace making unknowable mistakes and learning from them
Company HQ
HQ, London
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Leadership
Slava Kremerman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a member of the Leadership Team at Nutmeg a FS startup, they also worked at Barclays and Aon.
Oren Cohen
(Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer)Ran the UK office of Optimizely, a Silicon Valley tech company. Prior to this, they worked at G-STAT and Intel.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Zen Educate
- At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all
- We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives — just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work
- We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We seek out diverse opinions, beliefs, and experiences because they collectively make us stronger; we’ve had former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, social media experts and more join our team
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