Director, Finance

HarperCollins Publishers

. Provide direct financial and business support to the CEO of Foreign Language International and local management .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $148,387 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and planning, with a strong ability to provide strategic support to executive leadership. Proficient in advanced Excel and experienced in project management, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and recommendations.

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Financial AnalysisBudgetingProject ManagementAdvanced ExcelLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingVariance AnalysisData AssemblyReport PreparationM&A ProcessesBusiness Requirements DefinitionAnalytical SkillsModel BuildingPivot Tables

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedCreative ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBusiness Intelligence PlatformsERP ToolsJD EdwardsHyperion

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Financial SupportPublishing TrendsProcess RedesignCross-Functional KnowledgeSubject Matter Expertise

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct financial and business support to the CEO of Foreign Language International and local management
Support the SVP of Finance and CEO of the International Division in developing financial analysis strategies
Assist with the monthly financial close, including timely results analysis and variance analysis
Provide ad hoc analysis of publishing and business trends
Assemble and summarize data; prepare reports; create presentations of findings; make recommendations
Contribute to M&A processes from acquisition through integration
Provide financial analysis on author acquisitions
Monitor policies and procedures in alignment with global HarperCollins requirements
Partner with COE teams and IT to project-manage process redesign opportunities
Help define business requirements for identified technology solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, required
6-8 years of relevant work experience, required
Accounting background, a plus
Financial analysis, budgeting, and planning experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Cross-functional knowledge
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in advanced Excel, including model building and pivot tables
Working knowledge/understanding of business intelligence platforms
Experience with ERP tools such as JD Edwards and Hyperion, a plus
Project management experience
Solid leadership skills and creative thinking
Ability to provide subject matter expertise for analytical based processes
Skilled at translating analytics and statistics to presentations and documents
Adaptable and organized with a can-do attitude
Proactive and innovative with the ability to multi-task
Cover letters are strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health benefits
Retirement and savings benefits
Caregiving benefits
Emotional wellbeing benefits
Transportation benefits
Elective benefits tailored to employees’ needs and personal situations
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities