Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

This position reports to the VP, Finance and is based in NY. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning, budget management functions, and financial reporting to management and parent company. This position will be a key participant in M&A activities.

This is a NYC based role. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide functional support for Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM
• Analyze, design, configure and test Oracle Cloud Financials enhancements to support business processes.
• Demonstrated hands on technical understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM concepts and general module functionality
• Direct and coordinate LOB financial planning and budget management functions
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget, forecast or prior period.
• Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
• Work with department/finance managers to develop long range strategic business plans
• Responsible for the weekly gross sales estimate
• T&E supervision
• Support the forecasting model operating procedures
• Mentor analysts and provide guidance and support of the IT systems

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred with strong Accounting experience
• Must have Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM experience
• Experience in General Media & Entertainment preferred.
• Ten+ years experience in finance or accounting position with at least 7 years at a senior level.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Budgeting and SmartView.
• Very strong excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and indexing.
• Prior M&A experience.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• In depth knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $150,000-$175,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Hachette_Book_Group_FGB-obQSyfwb

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-12T20:25:40