Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities Develops the monthly forecasts and the annual budget analysis Assists in the monthly financial close: analyzes results, including variance reconciliation, generates reports and initiates journal entries Coordinates and manages the preparation of the monthly metrics memos/presentations Researches and analyzes title financial information Helps facilitate the title P&L acquisition process, assists editorial staff in preparing and understanding P&Ls, and provides ad hoc support with P&Ls Assists with the forecasting system, running reports and testing data and model performance Evaluates current business processes, eliminates duplications, and coordinates information requirements in order to increase productivity across various business units Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations Manages special projects on an ad hoc basis Requirements Minimum of 3 years of related experience 4‑year college degree or equivalent experience; background in finance, accounting, economics, or business preferred Strong understanding of accounting and finance concepts and principles Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment Ability to identify and solve problems Ability to deliver value added analyses Ability to take initiative on projects Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Hyperion Planning, Smartview, and PowerBI knowledge a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr