Director, Finance (NYC Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • New York, NY

2d • $148,387 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HarperCollins is seeking a Director of Finance for its International Division. This financial leadership role provides direct financial and business support to the CEO of Foreign Language International and local management, helping them make well-informed business decisions. The successful candidate will bring a strong FP&A background and an understanding of the book publishing industry to support sound financial decisions for the group.

The Director supports financial analysis strategies, monthly close and reporting, analysis of publishing and business trends, and M&A processes from acquisition through integration. The role also monitors policies and procedures against global HarperCollins requirements and partners with COE teams and IT on process redesign and technology solutions.

The salary range is $148,387–$160,000. Offers are tailored within the range based on factors including experience, industry knowledge, and technical and communication skills. HarperCollins provides a comprehensive benefits package covering physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits. Cover letters are strongly preferred. HarperCollins is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 6–8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and planning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with cross-functional knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel, including model building and pivot tables, and a working knowledge or understanding of business intelligence platforms.
• Project management experience, solid leadership skills, and creative thinking.
• Ability to provide subject matter expertise for analytical-based processes.
• Skill in translating analytics and statistics into presentations and documents.
• Adaptable and organized, with a can-do attitude.
• Proactive and innovative, with the ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting background.
• Experience with ERP tools such as JD Edwards and Hyperion.
• Understanding of the book publishing industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP of Finance and the CEO of the International Division in developing financial analysis strategies.
• Assist with the monthly financial close, accurately analyzing results and variances in a timely manner.
• Provide ad hoc analysis of publishing and business trends.
• Assemble and summarize data, prepare reports, create presentations of findings, and make recommendations.
• Contribute to M&A processes from acquisition through integration.
• Provide financial analysis on author acquisitions.
• Monitor policies and procedures for alignment with global HarperCollins requirements.
• Partner with COE teams and IT to project-manage process redesign opportunities.
• Help define business requirements for identified technology solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package covering physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.
• Elective benefits employees may select to fit their needs and personal situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director