Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Overview (Why This Role?)
Hearst Magazines is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide critical support in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements. This role is pivotal in assisting with month-end close and annual budgeting activities, preparing and maintaining financial packages, and contributing to ad hoc projects. Successful candidates will possess a strong accounting background, advanced technical skills, and a proven ability to work with complex datasets.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the US-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics-inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world-and together, we are shaping what's next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Prepare, maintain, and report detailed monthly and yearly financial statements and packages, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Analyze and investigate variances in operating results compared to forecasts, budgets, and prior years
• Collaborate in the annual budgeting process by compiling and reporting operating results
• Drive process improvement and leverage technology to automate & streamline accounting and finance functions
• Partner cross-functionally to develop more efficient systems for financial calculations & consolidation
• Lead or participate in special projects and provide adhoc analytical support
• Support operations team in data retrieval, P&L compilation & analysis
• This position is based in the South Charlotte office 3 days a week. No remote option.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• Accounting Degree Required - CPA Preferred
• 4+ years' experience
• Advanced Excel skills required (Macros, pivots, xlookup, vlookup, Index-Match-Match)
• Oracle Cloud, Smartview/Essbase, or Hyperion experience desired
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and possess data mining skills
• Willingness to develop technical expertise on accounting software systems
Benefits (What We Offer)
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is $88,000-$90,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4k5jzz-216-73-216-86-42 in your application.