Sr Financial Analyst

Build the Future
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McGraw Hill conducts business through four operating segments: K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International.

McGraw Hill conducts business through four operating segments: K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International. The K-12 segment is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will perform key financial analyses, support aspects of the budgeting process and provide decision support.

This role will provide critical business partnership, financial guidance, and actionable reporting for the division. This role requires a strong ability to work independently, present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner and support various business groups with their financial needs.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Organize and support the annual budgeting process for specific areas of the business and assist with forecasting throughout the year. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth financial analysis to evaluate key performance metrics, profitability, and operational efficiency. Provide actionable insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Scenario Planning: Develop financial models for scenario planning, evaluating the impact of different business strategies and market conditions on financial performance.
• Strategic Recommendations: Analyze financial results and develop clear, actionable recommendations to improve business performance. Communicate insights effectively in both detailed and summarized formats.
• Reporting and Presentation: Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders. Present complex financial data in a simplified, understandable way.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial guidance and support decision-making across the organization. Partner with teams to ensure accurate financial planning and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve financial processes and tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of planning and reporting.
• Financial Controls: Develop, implement, document and maintain SOX compliant practices where applicable.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience.
• Progressive experience in finance roles, with a focus on financial investment, planning & analysis, and decision support.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis software and ERP systems (i.e. TM1, EDW, Tableau).
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and advanced Excel skills; proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) highly desirable

Why work for us?

The pay range for this position is between $71,300-$114,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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