Financial Analyst, Penguin Young Readers - New York, United States - Penguin Random House LLC

Penguin Random House LLC

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Penguin Random House is seeking a detail-oriented self-starter to join the Penguin Young Readers Group as a Financial Analyst.

This position will report into the Director of Finance for the division and will have an active role in monthly reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc projects in support of all departments within the Penguin Young Readers Group.

Responsibilities:

Monthly / Quarterly Reporting
Prepare various sales reports including channel breakouts, top sales and returns by title, and net sales by category
Maintain, report, and analyze new title count
Track and analyze divisional marketing expenses by title and spend category vs. forecast and prior year
Compile financial packages for quarterly meetings and coordinate scheduling with all publishers/imprints
Budgeting / Forecasting
Assist in the development of the annual budget and reforecasts for Penguin Young Readers Group imprints
Compile and maintain title lists and overall title count
Assist in new title forecasting
Analyze and review marketing expense budget
Publishing Support
Compile new title analysis comparing current and future publishing using current sales estimates
Assist in the preparation of key author/brand dashboards and communicate results to editorial teams
Author sales, earnings, and advance reporting and analysis
Assist with review of author royalty statements
Identify areas of improvement and potential opportunities
Provide general ad hoc data and reporting upon request

Requirements:

Strong technical skills working within various systems and programs are mandatory for this role
Must be able to manipulate large amounts of data using advanced MS excel formulas, pivot tables, and vlookups.
Experience with SAP and PowerBI preferred (ability to build reports in PowerBI a plus)
Minimum of 24 years of business experience in a finance/accounting role or related analytical role (book publishing and/or media a plus)
Bachelor's degree in Business, preferably in Finance or Accounting, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and prioritize workload effectively
Superb attention to detail

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company:
Penguin Random House LLC

Country:
United States of America

State/Region:
New York

City:
New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 269269