Senior Associate, Corporate FP&A

$110,000 - $120,000/Yr

Simon & Schuster - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Associate, Corporate FP&A at Simon & Schuster is a critical role within the corporate finance team, focusing on financial analysis, budget planning, and strategic decision support in the book publishing industry. This position requires a detail-oriented and analytical individual who will oversee the preparation of board packages, manage budget presentations, and perform data mining to provide insights that drive business performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, cash flow management, and P&L oversight, contributing to the company's financial health and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive board packages, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Present and communicate budget findings, forecasts, and variances to senior leadership and department heads.
• Leverage advanced data mining techniques to analyze financial and operational data, providing actionable insights to drive business performance.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow to support effective working capital management.
• Oversee capital planning, including CapEx budgeting and project financials, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial constraints.
• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, providing variance analysis and actionable insights on revenue and expenses.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting and long-term planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, ideally within the publishing, media, or related industries.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting, with strong knowledge of P&L, cash flow, and capital management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial software (e.g. TM1/Oracle) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Broad Based Ownership program