Financial Analyst, DK (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann-Jobs•New York, NY

15h•$66,500 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DK is a global publisher of internationally bestselling authors and illustrators across fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s publishing. We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we publish and create books that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. With over 50 years of publishing experience, and selling to every corner of the globe in over 60 languages, DK is truly global and part of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest book publisher. We have teams in London, New York, Indianapolis, Delhi, Melbourne, Munich, Madrid, Beijing, and Jiangmen. We’re on a mission to create readers and engage curious minds across the world, and we’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our US team reporting to the Finance Manager. Overall responsibilities for this role include monthly close tasks, ﬁnancial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

3+ years of business experience in a ﬁnance / accounting role or related analytical role.
Advance MS Excel skills are mandatory for this role. Must be able to easily manipulate large volumes of data and use advanced formulas such as LOOKUPS, INDEX, MATCH, Pivot tables etc.
Strong commercial / technical capability and general accounting skills.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and clearly report ﬁnancial data.
Ability to communicate with both ﬁnancial and non-ﬁnancial colleagues.
Proven ability to prioritize and proactively manage own workload to tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic and a team player.

Nice To Haves

Publishing experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI, Anaplan and Think Cell a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly ﬁnancial close process through variance analysis and journal preparation.
Own various close tasks, such as creation and update of reporting packages and ad-hoc sales and cost analysis.
Incorporate developing technological advancements into existing processes while maintaining focus on process improvement.
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budget, forecast, and prior year.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s ﬁnancial performance.
Gain expertise in DK’s reporting and accounting systems and policies.
Act as a key resource throughout the organization for data, analytics and insights.
Oversee daily sales and weekly sales reporting.
Assist the Finance Manager and VP of Finance & Operations with commercial analysis and projects as required.
Assist in the preparation of the budget and rolling forecasts, ensuring accuracy through analytical review.
Support in the preparation of the budget pack for presentation to the DK Board.
Liase with UK ﬁnance colleagues on key deliverables, including intercompany purchases and other intercompany charges.