Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Financial Analyst supports finance and executive teams with various forms of financial analysis. This analyst is a member of the finance team for Macmillan Learning, taking responsibility as the primary Finance business partner for specific business units. The Financial Analyst applies strong financial skills and experience in business finance partnership, FP&A, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis. The Financial Analyst is an equal collaborator and contributor within a very active and dedicated team of professionals.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting of the result of various divisions' performances against historical, budgeted and forecasted results to create transparency to Sr. and Executive Management and to facilitate decision making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plans.

Prepare reclasses and accruals as part of month-end close process.

Collaborate with various stakeholders, and provide Finance and Business support to various functions and departments (ex: Sales, G&A, Customer Experience, Editorial, Production). This includes creating and analyzing both standard and ad-hoc reports, providing guidance on areas of potential concern.

Prepare monthly flash report which includes analysis of sales, expenses and operating income, and variances to Budget, Forecast and prior year.

Prepare and Review sales analysis by format, channel, customer, division.

Prepare bridge analysis for revenue and operating income.

Manage Budget and Forecast process including overhead expense, balance sheet, and cash flow planning.

Develop budget/forecast templates and other supporting schedules, as well as loading data into SAP.

Provide Finance support to the High School team, including sales budgeting/forecasting, royalty review, preparation of title P&Ls, and other ad-hoc analysis.