FP&A & GL Analyst

Reporting to the FP&A Team Lead, the FP&A & GL Analyst is responsible for various transactional and reporting activities, including monthly/quarterly/annual close and forecast activities for Wiley Global. This role will be part of a new support function within Wiley and is an exciting opportunity to join at inception to help influence the overall structure and responsibilities of the program. The FP&A & GL Analyst is expected to collaborate with colleagues across functions and regions to resolve variances and provide key insights to the business. Additional responsibilities include providing ad hoc support to team members, including preparing documentation for any new processes transitioned to the ASC and participating in process improvement initiatives. The role has responsibility for meeting Key Performance Indicator and Service Level Agreement targets.

Role & responsibilities

• Set up standard monthly reporting packages (P&Ls)
• Prepare monthly accrual and prepaid entries
• Work with the Accounting ASC on other close deliverables (open invoice review, intangible assets, etc.)
• Analyze close results vs. forecast assumptions to identify discrepancies/gaps
• Finalize monthly reporting packages and other supporting information (T&E, GL line details, comp by employee, etc.)
• Setup standard monthly reporting packages
• Roll forward and update forecast line details to reflect current month actuals
• Finalize monthly reporting packages and forecast line details
• Process RPM (headcount forecasting) data
• Provide financial coding (cost center/account) information to Sourcing and the business
• Approve POs (within budget)
• Ad hoc analysis and data preparation as needed

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters degree in accounting or a related Finance function
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Technology Savvy- Ability to learn and work effectively on different systems and tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel & Access Database skills, particularly the creation of VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and macros
• Understanding of general accounting transactions and processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the creation of VLOOKUPs (more advanced formulas preferred), pivot tables, and macros
• Strong transactional and reporting experience in an ERP system
• Strong oral and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Dynamic candidate who demonstrates initiative, is results-oriented, and flexible.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate various time zones