Financial Analyst/Sr Financial Analyst

**Overview**

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst to provide support to the Production and Creative Operations groups. This role will partner closely with the Production, Creative Operations, and Finance leadership, providing comprehensive financial guidance and support across all aspects of the business.

**Responsibilities**

+ Develop periodic forecasts and annual budget analysis

+ Assist in the monthly financial close: analyze results, research variances, generate reports and make journal entries

+ Coordinate and manage the preparation of the monthly global vendor spend analysis

+ Manage vendor rebate program: develop and communicate annual budget and analyze results

+ Evaluate current business processes, eliminate duplications and coordinate information requirements to increase productivity

+ Provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations

+ Manage special projects on an ad hoc basis

**Qualifications**

+ 4+ years of related experience

+ 4-year college degree or equivalent experience; background in finance, accounting, economics, or business preferred

+ Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts and principles

+ High attention to detail and accuracy

+ Exceptional analytical, planning and organizational skills

+ Ability to think critically and independently

+ Ability to meet assigned deadlines

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management

+ Ability to take initiative on projects

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

+ Experience with Anaplan, Hyperion Planning/Oracle Cloud and Smartview a plus

+ Experience in Manufacturing or Publishing industry a plus

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. **That's why cover letters are strongly preferred.**

The salary range for a Financial Analyst is $60,000-$75,000 and the salary range for a Senior Financial Analyst is $75,000-$90,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

_HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer._

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

**Job Locations** _US-NY-New York_

**Category** _Finance_

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets