Senior Finance Analyst, Summer 2026

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of  higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives. 

What We’re Looking For:

The Senior Finance Analyst, Summer 2026 role is tasked with executing strategic finance-related projects, including ROAS / Program Profitability Initiative, Internal KPI Strategy Development, Market Comps and Valuation Initiative, among others

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• ROAS / Program Profitability 
  • 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
• KPI Metric Development
  • 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
• Capital Markets
  • 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
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing) to gather data and understand financial impacts

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience
• Mst be currently enrolled in an MBA program, first year student perferred 
• 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)

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• 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

 

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world-class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. 

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($46 per hour).  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in