If you're looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and children’s literature. As we continue to bring exceptional books to readers around the world, we're seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance Team!
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional who will support our Financial Planning & Analysis team through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. In this role, you will help track market trends, sales performance, and key financial metrics while providing valuable insights that support strategic decision-making, financial planning, and business performance across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to further develop their analytical expertise while contributing to a dynamic and creative publishing company.
What you’d be doing:
- Prepare or review monthly revenue and expense analysis, collaborating with department leaders to provide clarity and actionable insights
- Analyze financial data, identifying and documenting variance drivers
- Develop the annual budget and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial objectives
- Provide or review licensing revenue forecasts for brand partners
- Prepare revenue and inventory reporting to client publishers
- Participate in NetSuite and other system enhancements
- Work closely with the Finance Director on special projects, ad hoc data analysis and financial modeling
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, forecasting or a related analytical role preferably in the publishing industry
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and document insights
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) with the ability to handle large data sets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Experience with data visualization or financial modeling tools