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HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2CeCommerceMedia

HarperCollins Publishers is a global media and publishing company that develops and distributes books across genres including fiction, children’s literature, biographies, and cookbooks. Its work connects authors with readers through a broad consumer publishing catalogue and digital commerce channels.

Founded in 1817, the company brings together editorial, creative, production, technology, and commercial teams involved in shaping books and bringing them to market. HarperCollins Publishers may appeal to professionals interested in careers across modern publishing, media, and eCommerce.

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Finance Director, International Publishing

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and business analysis for HarperCollins’ international publishing division. Advise senior leaders on publishing trends, acquisitions, and opportunities to improve processes.

USUnited StatesNYNew York
$148,387 – $160,000 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredFinancial Planning and Analysis
ERP

Description

  • Provide financial and business support to the CEO of Foreign Language International and local management.
  • Help the SVP of Finance and International Division CEO shape financial analysis strategies.
  • Support monthly financial close and deliver timely results and variance analysis.
  • Analyze publishing and business trends on an ad hoc basis.
  • Compile and summarize data, prepare reports and presentations, and recommend actions.
  • Contribute to mergers and acquisitions from initial acquisition through integration.
  • Analyze the financial implications of author acquisitions.
  • Monitor policies and procedures for alignment with global HarperCollins requirements.
  • Work with COE teams and IT to manage process redesign projects.
  • Help define business requirements for proposed technology solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
  • Six to eight years of relevant work experience required.
  • An accounting background is a plus.
  • Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and planning.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Cross-functional knowledge.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including model building and pivot tables.
  • Working knowledge of business intelligence platforms.
  • Experience with ERP tools such as JD Edwards and Hyperion is a plus.
  • Project management experience.
  • Leadership ability and creative thinking.
  • Ability to provide subject matter expertise in analytical processes.
  • Ability to translate analytics and statistics into presentations and documents.
  • Adaptable, organized, and willing to take initiative.
  • Proactive, innovative, and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Cover letter strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
  • Physical health benefits.
  • Retirement and savings benefits.
  • Caregiving benefits.
  • Emotional wellbeing benefits.
  • Transportation benefits.
  • Optional benefits tailored to employees’ needs and personal circumstances.
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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