Financial/Business Analyst

Springer Publishing Company is seeking a Financial/Business Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across the organization by connecting financial performance and operational metrics. This position plays a key role in benchmarking business performance, analyzing profitability trends, evaluating business models, and identifying early indicators that guide strategic planning.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, analytical professional who can extract data from multiple systems, synthesize insights into concise dashboards and reports, and communicate findings clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders. Experience in publishing, media, or educational technology is highly valued, as Springer operates as a digital learning company delivering evidence-based content and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards that track key business metrics.
• Drive process and reporting enhancements that improve data interpretation, efficiency, and transparency
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes by integrating financial results and operational metrics.
• Evaluate the impact of various business model scenarios
• Build predictive and scenario models at various levels to assess potential outcomes and surface early indicators of success or risk.
• Actively participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions.
• Benchmark before and after launch to assess performance, profitability, and market impact.
• Analyze title-level and divisional P&Ls to assess trends in revenue, margins, and format mix across print and digital products.
• Partner with Product, Editorial, Marketing, and Sales teams to align financial data with business objectives and product performance.
• Integrate ERP, CRM, digital analytics, and sales data into actionable reports.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance reports for Finance leadership and the executive team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between financial outcomes and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial and/or business analysis, ideally within publishing, media, or educational content industries.
• Proven ability to analyze financial performance at various levels and business metrics in a content-driven environment.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); SQL or data-querying experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Acumen or comparable financial platforms.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

About Springer Publishing Company:

Joining Springer Publishing means working in an innovative, tech-driven, highly collaborative environment. Our culture is focused on supporting our customers from education to career. Our mission is to build and foster a team of individuals working together to learn, grow and deliver in an environment that empowers everyone to apply their experiences, knowledge, and skills. When you pair great people with our common purpose, amazing things are possible. Find your place, develop your passion, and build your future with us.

Named one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the United States by Publishers Weekly, we continue to grow our product portfolio in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, social work, counseling and medicine.

Join us and grow your career at Springer Publishing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.