Sr. Financial Analyst

McGraw Hill LLC.•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial and operational support to McGraw Hill’s Finance Team. The role covers reporting and analysis for revenue, cost of goods sold, capital expenditures, and operating expenses, along with product investment reviews, platform investments, maintenance of key financial metrics, and ad hoc analysis and reporting. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and requires managing large volumes of data, problem-solving with available resources, and communicating effectively with management and staff. This remote position is open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. The role supports product teams and business leaders by analyzing profitability, historical trends, adoption, business performance, and prospective opportunities. It also contributes to process improvements and the accuracy and transparency of financial information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
At least 5 years of related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial and business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and rapidly changing priorities and activities.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools and analytics skills using Tableau and Power BI.
Initiative and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and capacity to respond to competing priorities.
Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment amid changing priorities and time pressures.
Proficiency in controlling project timelines, with flexibility to adapt to changing deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate exceptional time-management skills.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex business information to varied audiences.
Ability to train or mentor others.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Industry experience in publishing, software, or a related content business.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly financial reporting, monthly forecasting, and annual budgeting activities.
Compile financial information for product teams and provide guidance and oversight on product profitability, historical trends, and adoption analysis.
Report and monitor actual and budget data in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform variance analysis, identify business performance drivers, present findings to senior partners, and provide in-depth reviews.
Participate in ad hoc reporting, initiatives, and analysis.
Investigate discrepancies and provide recommendations that require specialized analysis.
Build working partnerships with other analysts and colleagues across finance and product teams.
Take ownership and a leadership role in process improvements to improve the quality and accuracy of financial information.
Develop detailed financial and analytical models to improve transparency into business performance.
Evaluate the financial and strategic impact of business opportunities, including business development strategies, new products and services, large customer proposals, and sales and marketing plans.
Develop detailed reports and summaries describing financial activity, help line management interpret results and predict future activity, and establish objectives, plans, and metrics to support planned revenue and profits.