Finance Analyst managing sales forecasts and financial insights for a leading consumer products company. Collaborating with commercial teams to drive profitable growth in the category.
About the role
- Senior Financial Analyst at Hearst Magazines shaping compensation strategy and ensuring financial accuracy. Analyzing data to provide actionable insights in a dynamic media environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve job requisitions and offers in Oracle HCM to ensure salary alignment with budgets and accurate department coding.
- Update salary run rates to reflect compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and reorganizations.
- Partner with Finance Directors to maintain accurate salary forecasts and run rates.
- Work with HR to ensure system updates in Oracle HCM reflect current organizational data.
- Prepare monthly salary forecasts, including taxes, benefits, and vacancy adjustments.
- Analyze actual compensation vs. forecast; reconcile variances and record correcting journal entries.
- Track and report departmental vacancy rates and their financial impact.
- Develop and deliver recurring and ad-hoc compensation reports and dashboards for leadership insights.
- Support the preparation and reconciliation of the annual compensation budget.
- Recommend process improvements and system enhancements for increased accuracy and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in financial or compensation analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Problem-solving mindset with interest in variance analysis and auditing.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Finance and HCM, EPBCS, Workforce Planning, and SmartView is a plus.
Benefits
- 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.
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