Reporting Analyst

Job Description

Simon & Schuster has been 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.

Simon & Schuster seeks a talented Reporting Analyst to collect, analyze, and compile information in order for our organization to make informed business decisions. In this role, you will work with other data professionals and communicate with upper management. To succeed in this role, you also need excellent analytical and research skills and relevant industry experience managing information and data.

Responsibilities:
• Create business reports that provide insight for various departments including Operations, Transportation, Inventory, Receiving & Shipping
• Routinely evaluate reports to locate and resolve mistakes
• Accurately analyze and collect data for various types of business needs
• Communicate the results of data analysis in written and verbal form to managers and supervisors
• Monitor data to identify changes in business trends
• Running regularly scheduled reports and ad-hoc reports
• Training others on how to use and create reports
• Pulling data to develop recurring or one-time reports
• Maintaining databases, spreadsheets and other tools used in data analysis
• Locating and fixing errors in reports
• Collaborating with IT personnel to troubleshoot system issues with customized software
• Sorting, analyzing, and preparing accurate and relevant data reports
• Tracking and analyzing business KPIs to meet objectives
• Use computer software to collect, compile, and review business data

Qualifications:
• One to three years of experience as a financial or business analyst
• Experience in IBM Cognos Reporting, Microsoft Access, and Warehouse Management System
• Analytical skills that allow for the development of data-driven reports
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to write & translate SQL
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel to create pivot tables and charts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate data to coworkers
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve business problems and make decisions
• Tendency to pay close attention to small details that could impact results
• General knowledge of business operations, objectives, strategies, process and information flow

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0pm51-18-224-32-86-42 in your application.