Financial Analyst

95323 Financial Analyst - BostonTemporary to Permanent OpportunityCompensation to $50K annually Our client in the Boston area is looking for a new Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a temp to perm opportunity that is an immediate need. Depending on experience, this position will pay up to $50K. Position Summary:Profit and Loss title performance analysis, editorial payment oversight, distribution cost and inventory COS oversight. Month end accounting close duties are also a priority. In addition, this position is expected to develop financial valuations for new title prospects, and to integrate the successful ones into companies systems and processes. Establishing financial budgets for the coming year(s) is critical for divisional budgeting as well as external society reporting and relationship management. Position Responsibilities: Manage title level reporting by reviewing profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and answering financial questions from Editors to ensure accurate numbers are being reported to Editors and societies. This position will become the key Finance contact for reporting questions for those titles assigned to the position. Responsible for gathering all of the Society payment details in order to oversee the payment process for all Journal Editorial Office payments and Royalty Advances / Sums due on a monthly basis. Responsible for the month end distribution and inventory COS accruals and analysis. Report and Analyze the issue slippage and subscription renewal data. Develop the financial modeling of potential bids, working with Editorial, etc. For the successful bids, attend and represent finance in all new title Handover meetings along with the production, editorial and marketing departments, for titles in his / her subject area. Special Projects, month end reports and schedules. Establish the coming year budgets, working particularly with Editorial, Content Management, and the Subscriptions group.Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent related experience. One to 2 years of experience in General Accounting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong analytical skills related to Finance / Profit and Loss. Strong communication skills are a must. Independent thinker with the ability to meet deadlines.If you are already working with a Winter Wyman recruiter, please contact them directly; otherwise, please send your resume and contact information to wwfc@winterwyman.com or call 888-986-6800 to speak with a recruiter today.