Scholastic · 7 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst
Scholastic is a well-established company focusing on literacy and education. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage financial close processes, forecasts, and budgets while collaborating with senior management to provide meaningful financial analysis.
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Responsibilities
Work with senior management on month end close
Load journal entries for chargebacks, expense accruals, reclasses and revenue
Analyze balance sheet accounts to correctly amortize expense to P&L
Meet with senior management to review financial results, and provide variance analysis
Issue monthly reports to managers and review as necessary
Update capitalize prepublication reports and other ad hoc analyses, issue to senior management and clients
Manage all aspects of quarterly forecasts (3 per year)
Work with senior management on expense forecasts
Review capital projects and prepublication update as necessary
Mange all aspects of annual budget creation
Meet with senior management to understand division goals
Work with senior management to build a budget within corporate target that aligns with division goals
Provide and effectively communicate meaningful financial analysis to support department heads. Review and optimize current processes and reports
Participate as a key member of the corporate finance leadership team ensuring alignment of business unit’s financial objectives with overall company goals.Develop annual budgets and track ongoing performance relative to budget
Develop quarterly forecasts and perform related variance analysis
Monthly and quarterly reporting and evaluation of the department’s results against key performance indicators. Ensure accuracy of department’s results during monthly close process
Ensure an effective internal control environment and compliance with corporate guidelines and policies across the business unit
Assist in the preparation of quarterly Board of Director presentations detailing financial performance
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years in a finance or data analytical role is required (publishing a plus)
Proven experience building reports and dashboards is required
Self-starter with strong analytical and organization skills
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Preferred
Experience in Microsoft Power BI preferred
Experience creating and interpreting regression analysis preferred
Benefits
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Company
Scholastic
Scholastic publishes and distributes children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-04-24Acquired
1992-02-24IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-12
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