Financial Analyst - (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Financial Analyst position at Penguin Random House involves strategic financial planning and analysis within the Finance department. The role focuses on preparing budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting while collaborating closely with the Finance team and the Publishing Division. The analyst will engage in various financial aspects related to publishing, including P&L analysis, author support, and pricing evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full P&L (Sales through EBITA) for periodic forecasts
• Analyze and reconcile monthly P&L statements versus forecast and prior year
• Perform author analyses (post-publication P&Ls and author histories)
• Provide support to editors in acquisitions
• Perform pricing analyses
• Review author royalty statements for reserves
• Review author contracts for accuracy with regards to financial terms
• Approve and process invoices as necessary
• Identify areas of improvement and potential opportunities
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed

Requirements

• Strong MS Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
• 2+ years of business experience in a finance/accounting role or related analytical role
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate at all levels across organizational functions
• Highly organized with a strong ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple projects and deadlines
• Working knowledge of Power BI is a plus

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off