Senior Associate, Corporate FP&A

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior FP&A Associate to join our corporate finance team in the book publishing industry. This role is responsible for providing key financial insights, overseeing the preparation of board packages, presenting, and managing budget planning, and performing data mining to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial analysis, strong budgeting experience, and an in-depth understanding of cash flow, capital planning, and P&L management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Board Package Preparation & Oversight: Lead the preparation of comprehensive board packages, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Provide insights and analysis for leadership to support strategic planning.
• Budget Planning & Presentation: 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.
• Data Mining & Analysis: Leverage advanced data mining techniques to analyze financial and operational data, providing actionable insights to drive business performance. Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the book publishing industry.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and forecast cash flow to support effective working capital management. Provide insights into cash position and develop strategies to optimize cash resources.
• Capital Planning: Oversee capital planning, including CapEx budgeting and project financials, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial constraints.
• P&L Management: Prepare and review profit and loss statements, providing variance analysis and actionable insights on revenue and expenses. Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to understand cost drivers and improve profitability.
• Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting and long-term planning. Continually refine and adjust models to ensure accuracy and relevancy based on changing business needs.

Qualifications:

• 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.