Hybrid Finance Analyst: Analytics, Forecasting & Close

Apply now!; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Penguin Random House in New York is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our US Finance team reporting to the Finance Manager. The role covers monthly close tasks, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

The position is hybrid, based in New York, with 2-3 days on site at the 1745 Broadway location, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business experience in a finance / accounting role or related analytical role.
• Advanced MS Excel skills require performance with large data sets and advanced functions.
• Strong commercial/technical capability and general accounting skills.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and clearly report financial data.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage workload to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monthly close tasks and journal preparation for the financial close process.
• Own reporting packages and ad-hoc sales and cost analysis.
• Incorporate technological advancements while improving processes.
• Evaluate financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Support budgeting and rolling forecasts; assist with board presentations.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Power BI

SAP

Anaplan

ThinkCell

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Anaplan

ThinkCell

Job description

Penguin Random House in New York is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our US Finance team reporting to the Finance Manager. The role covers monthly close tasks, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

The position is hybrid, based in New York, with 2-3 days on site at the 1745 Broadway location, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for annual bonus.