FP&A Analyst

Media Source LLC•Austin, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join the dynamic and innovative team at Media Source, Inc., home to AKJ Education, Junior Library Guild, The Horn Book, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. We are seeking a talented and experienced FP&A Analyst to help shape the financial future of our organization. This remote position requires residency in the Austin, TX metropolitan area, with flexibility to meet the CFO in person in both Austin, TX, and travel to Columbus, OH as needed. Commitment to Literacy and Libraries: At Media Source, Inc., we are passionate about fostering literacy and supporting libraries. Our work directly contributes to the enrichment of educational resources, making a positive impact on communities. Join us in our mission to empower libraries and advance literacy initiatives across the nation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience.
Expert proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and SQL queries
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and team-player skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic remote work environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA/CFA or equivalent certification is a plus.
Prior FP&A experience in a Private Equity Portfolio Company is a strong plus.
Experience with data analytics platforms such as Power BI, Business Object, Hyperion Essbase, SAP Analytics, etc.
Familiarity with Revenue Recognition rules and requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Budgetary Expertise: Help prepare annual budgets, short and long-term forecasts, and management financial reports for the entire company and specific lines of business.
Strategic Analytics: Assit with implementing strategies for business operations, including reporting, procurement, staffing, resource planning, budgeting, reforecasting, and capital projects analysis.
Performance Metrics: Prepare management dashboards and financial metrics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, tracking KPIs to drive business results.
Cost Management: Help identify opportunities for cost reduction, margin improvement, inventory management, and return on investment analysis.
Financial Modeling: Prepare integrated income statements, balance sheets, cash flow projections, and valuation models and forecasts.
Reporting Excellence: Develop and maintain internal and external financial and management reporting for various stakeholders, including Management, Board, Bank, and Investors.
Policy and Procedure: Help maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures.