Junior Financial Analyst, Random House Publishing Group (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House is seeking a detail-oriented self-starter to join their team as a Junior Financial Analyst. This role provides support to the finance team in managing and analyzing the day-to-day operations of the Random House Publishing Group, focusing on monthly reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis. Responsibilities Supports RHPG Finance team and VP Finance & Strategy with departmental administrative needs Supports monthly financial closings, including preparation of publisher close packages, analysis of sales, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and title count Creates monthly summaries of financial performance and key performance indicators for the RHPG and corporate teams Tracks and analyzes departmental travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses quarterly Manages quarterly Marketing spend analysis and assists marketing staff with updating marketing budgeting systems Assists in the development of the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts for the group, including model preparation and uploads to Anaplan Supports VP Finance & Strategy with presentations to divisional and corporate leadership Generates postmortem analysis of previous acquisitions/publications to help inform editorial decisions Provides analysis to support production staff in making print and reprint decisions Enhances and increases speed of monthly reporting, analysis and business intelligence utilizing software skills such as Microsoft Power BI Skills Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills Must have a solid understanding of basic financial and accounting principles Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Excel (ex: lookups and pivot tables) and PowerPoint Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task and prioritize Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues across all levels and functions Ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as part of a team 1 year of relevant work experience Degree in Business or Finance/Accounting preferred (but will consider candidates from other degree backgrounds with relevant experience and keen interest in the publishing industry) Experience writing macros or using Visual Basic is a plus Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI, Anaplan, and SAP preferred Benefits Medical/Prescription drug insurance Dental Vision Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k) Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life/AD&D Insurance Commuter Benefits Student Loan Repayment Program Educational Assistance Generous paid time off Company Overview Penguin Random House is a book publishing company that provides audiobooks, eBooks, and printing services. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, AUS, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is