Sr. Financial Analyst

Location: United States

Department: Finance

Work Mode: Remote

About the Role

Build the Future at McGraw Hill, where we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being. As a Sr. Financial Analyst in our Finance team, you will play a key role providing financial and operational support in the dynamic education technology space. This remote position is open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States, offering the flexibility to contribute from anywhere while driving financial excellence in our mission to revolutionize learning. In this role, you will perform monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting; support product teams with profitability analysis, trends, and adoption insights; conduct variance analysis and present findings to senior leaders; and lead ad-hoc projects. You will review product investments, maintain key metrics, develop advanced financial models, and evaluate new opportunities like platform investments and business development strategies. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will build partnerships, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate, timely financial insights that empower innovative edtech solutions and business growth. The ideal candidate brings an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in financial analysis, advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Tableau, and Power BI, plus strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Thrive in our fast-paced, innovative environment by exhibiting initiative, adaptability, and leadership. Join McGraw Hill to leverage your expertise in shaping the financial strategy behind cutting-edge educational tools, with competitive pay ($71,300-$110,000), bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture focused on your professional success.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial reporting tasks, monthly forecasting, and annual budgeting activities
• Support product teams by compiling financial information and providing guidance on profitability, historical trends, and adoption analysis
• Report and monitor actual and budget data in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform variance analysis, identify drivers of business performance, and present to senior partners
• Participate in ad-hoc reporting, initiatives, and analysis
• Investigate discrepancies and provide recommendations requiring specialized analysis
• Develop strong working partnerships across finance, product, and other teams; lead process improvements
• Develop detailed financial and analytical models to improve transparency into business performance
• Evaluate financial and strategic impact of new business opportunities, including product offerings and sales plans
• Develop detailed reports and summaries to analyze financial activity and assist management in interpreting results

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance
• 5+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close
• In depth knowledge and understanding of financial and business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience utilizing Tableau and Power BI for analytics
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of data and problem solve using existing resources
• Track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education technology or publishing industry
• Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance
• Prior experience supporting product teams in profitability analysis
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvements for financial reporting
• Experience evaluating financial impact of new product offerings and business development strategies

Required Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Tableau and Power BI for data visualization and analytics
• Financial modeling and variance analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• Data management with large volumes
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
• Project timeline control and time-management
• Multitasking in fast-paced environments
• Initiative and minimal supervision
• Detail-orientation and accuracy
• Team collaboration and leadership
• Training and mentoring others
• Adaptability to changing priorities

Benefits

• Competitive base pay range of $71,300-$110,000 annually
• Annual bonus plan as part of compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible remote work options across the United States
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs and mental health support

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.