Senior Business & Planning Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +14 more states.

📋 Description

• Offer financial tracking, reporting, and analytical support for the Director of Business & Planning.

• Collaborate with Finance, ITS, and APA Publishing departments to generate sales and financial reports.

• Develop and submit the APA Publishing budget.

• Present financial information to key stakeholders and the Publishing Management Team.

• Prepare monthly financial packages along with department-specific financial reports.

• Examine and investigate discrepancies and implement necessary corrections.

• Collect data from various systems and produce KPI-based reports to inform strategic decisions.

• Calculate, manage, and allocate royalties for books and journals in accordance with contractual agreements.

• Assist in semiannual revenue and expense forecasting.

• Ensure financial data is accurately represented in Planful.

• Aid in the compilation of the annual APA Publishing budget.

• Oversee new technology projects utilizing the Agile framework.

• Develop business cases, secure stakeholder approvals, and collaborate with product owners and developers on PUBS priorities.

• Generate monthly financial reports for APA Books stakeholders based on financials, inventory, eBook sales, and trend analysis.

• Manage contract-related processes, including approvals and uploads to legal databases.

• Provide ad hoc reporting, including sales reports categorized by product, region, and country.

• Collect, manipulate, and present data to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• Leverage emerging technologies and practices to enhance and streamline Financial Management processes.

• Execute assigned ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, and provide backup support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in business administration, accounting, or finance.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data gathering/analysis, budgeting/finance, and/or business analysis.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Capability to convey financial results and variances/metrics to senior management.

• Proficient in articulating key business metrics and drivers.

• Advanced skills in Excel spreadsheets.

• Intermediate proficiency with GL software, such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Navigator is preferred.

• Intermediate skills in PowerPoint.

• 1–2 years of experience in writing/modifying queries and generating reports from Salesforce.

• 1–2 years of experience using JIRA or similar project management software.

• Familiarity with the Agile framework and business-case development.

• Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing salary expectations.

• Must meet the eligibility criteria for remote work under APA’s Flexible Work Policy; remote employees are restricted from working in certain states and U.S. territories.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling.

• 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Outpatient mental health benefit.

• Paid personal/vacation time.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Family/Medical Leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.