Financial Planner and Analyst

Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Printing - Publishing Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Finance Education :  Graduate Degree Experience :  At least 1 year(s) Travel :  Negligible Post Date :  8/16/2012  Description

About Us:

At Author Solutions, we provide the technology and services that make publishing easy, affordable, and available to anyone, anyway, anywhere, anytime. This mission provides as the foundation for you to meet expectations of customers both external and internal. A professional presentation is imperative and the expectation is that you will perform your job with enthusiasm, attention to detail, care and reliability.

Function:

The is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and reporting of company financials. Will analyze information to provide recommendation for identifying new business opportunities, positioning new offerings and revenue cycle management. Mines databases and develops reports on selected financial and competitive issues and other topics as directed by the Manager and Senior Management Team. Monitors variances, researches causes and reports with appropriate insight recommendations. Will measure, analyze and communicate the costs and benefits of products and services and assist in the preparation of possible scenarios for future business plan conditions. Responsibility includes current awareness and understanding of and compliance with the company's rules and quality control practices. Ensures accurate and timely project management, and provides information, presents information and makes recommendations to Senior Leadership Team.

Summary / Responsibilities - :

Key Functions Assist in analysis of assumptions regarding the volumes of business which could be expected under the current business plan and under alternative strategies. Assist in preparation of annual budget, incorporating forecasts and volume projections into budget. Assist in the evaluation of business plans for reasonableness and consistency. Call to the attention those assumptions which appear to be unreasonable or inconsistent. Assist in preparation of possible scenarios for business risk and conditions. Identify risks and measure current and planned exposures of net interest income. Prepare and present monthly reports, income forecasts, projections, and ad hoc analyses. Prepare research analysis and present recommendations on investments that may be considered for purchase. Perform cost analysis of products, services, programs and departments presently in place and proposed. Prepare monthly analyses of product profitability using cost accounting software. Continually review methodology to improve and enhance results. Conduct cost/benefit analysis and/or breakeven analysis for various projects. Identifies best practices and implementation tools. Will assist in identifying business issues and opportunities. Provides written reports to Senior Leadership Team. Develops specialized reports as assigned by Chief Financial Officer or Controller. Offers advanced solutions based on collected, summarized and analyzed information. Will offer recommendations and solutions to continually improve business plan, processes and practices. Best Practices Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs. Follows established processes as outlined by Manager. Participates in process review and improvement with Manager. Complete assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set. Consistently produces a high volume of quality work. Is capable and adapts as needed to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Quality Assurance Complete quality assurance checks. Complete work accurately based on daily business needs. Customer Service Always takes a courteous, helpful approach and is solution oriented. Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills. Works efficiently and respectfully with all customers both external and internal Communicates effectively, is thoughtful, articulate, clear and concise. Is timely with all customers both external and internal and is available when needed. Is prompt and accurate with information/guidance when answering questions. Team Work Ensures a spirit of excellence, teamwork, collaboration and cooperation. Volunteers to assist others to meet the workflow needs. Professionalism Complies with Author Solutions employee manual, guidelines, policies and procedures. Respects and protects confidential information. Demonstrates a positive, professional approach to work effectively with customers, vendors, and staff. Demonstrates the ability to exercises good judgment. Contributes to a positive, productive work environment. Attends required and other pertinent in-services, meetings, and takes advantage of internal educational opportunities. Maintains excellence in attendance and punctuality. Positive communication skills; correct grammar, clear speech, provides prompt, professional responses. Is self motivated, takes responsibility, and resolves situations.
 Requirements
Requirements - :

KNOWLEDGE Bachelor Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance. 1

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