Senior Financial Analyst

Build the Future
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McGraw Hill is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our K12 team.

How can you make an impact?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will perform key financial analyses, support aspects of the budgeting process, and provide decision support. Our Senior Financial Analyst 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. The role has a strong focus on revenue, pricing and sales of our diverse K12 products.

This role reports to the Finance Director. This role is open to candidates that permanently reside in the United States and works from a remote home office. Travel is required several times per year for in-person team meetings.

What you will be doing:

• 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 for 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.

We're looking for someone with:

• Bachelor's Degree required. CPA, CFA or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

• 3+ years of progressive professional 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, Power BI).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and advanced Excel skills; proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) highly desirable.

• Experience with pricing, including identifying pricing trends, creating pricing matrices, developing a yearly price increase, and recommending new pricing strategies.

Why work for us?
At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts contribute to the lives of millions.

The pay range for this position is between $72,000 - $95,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. A full range of medical and/or other benefits is included as part of the employment package. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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