Sr. Finance Operations Analyst

Location: Gordonsville

Come join our team!

$1,000 Retention Bonus (after 1 year)

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan Eligibility

Competitive Benefits

MPS, a division of Macmillan Publishers, a leading US publisher of Trade and Academic titles, has a job opening for a Sr. Finance Operations Analyst in our Gordonsville facility. MPS provides back office support, warehousing, and, fulfillment for Macmillan US, and is their primary distribution facility for North America.

About the Role:

The Sr. Finance Operations Analyst is a highly visible, cross-functional role within MPS Finance Operations that drives business analytics, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and Order-to-Cash (OTC) operational intelligence. Serving as a trusted analytical partner to Finance Operations leadership, this individual delivers timely, accurate, and insightful reporting across both FP&A and OTC functions to inform strategic decisions, improve performance, and support revenue growth.

The role blends deep financial acumen with advanced data and analytics capabilities, including the use of modern AI tools to automate processes and elevate reporting quality. Success in this position is demonstrated by reducing manual reporting burdens through AI and automation, increasing the speed and quality of financial insights, and fostering a data-driven culture. The position reports to the Manager Financial Operations and works in close partnership with FP&A, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Billing, and broader Finance stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like:

In this role, success is measured by your ability to bridge the gap between complex financial data and strategic business action. You are successful when you:

Automate and Optimize:
Significantly reduce manual effort in reporting and data aggregation by leveraging AI and advanced automation tools, freeing up time for higher-value analysis.

Drive Strategic Insights:
Transform raw financial and operational data into clear, actionable narratives that directly inform decision-making for leadership.

Champion Data-Driven Culture:
Elevate the organization's analytical capabilities by building scalable, self-service dashboards and fostering the adoption of AI-powered workflows across the Finance Operations team.

Deliver Excellence:
Consistently produce accurate, timely financial forecasts and operational metrics, effectively managing competing priorities to meet the evolving needs of FP&A and OTC stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

* Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities for MPS Finance Operations, partnering with FP&A leadership to deliver timely and accurate financial models.

* Develop and maintain monthly/quarterly financial performance reporting, including variance analysis, trend identification, and forward-looking commentary for senior leadership.

* Maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to support business decisions.

* Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable narratives and presentations for Finance and executive audiences.

* Monitor financial KPIs and operational metrics, surfacing risks and opportunities proactively.

* Liaise with New York Finance and Accounting teams to facilitate the formal allocation of capital project identifiers.

* Oversee the Capital Schedule and Budget documentation, integrating revised cash flow projections and depreciation timelines to support accurate forecasting and long-range financial planning.

Order-to-Cash (OTC) Analytics & Operations

* Accumulate, analyze, interpret, and report OTC operational performance data across the full revenue cycle-from order entry through cash application-for both functional teams and senior management.

* Develop and implement KPIs, operational plans, dashboards, and reports aligned with OTC business objectives, including DSO, collection effectiveness, billing accuracy, and dispute resolution metrics.

* Build complex dimensional data models derived from raw data pulled from multiple source systems (SAP, Ingenta Vista, Freshworks, and others).

* Maintain the integrity of OTC master data, ensuring consistency and reliability across all reporting outputs.

* Collaborate with OTC Managers and Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into analytical and reporting deliverables.

Data, Reporting & Dashboard Development

* Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports with a focus on scalability, self-service access, and actionable insight.

* Design and deliver automated reporting solutions that reduce manual effort, improve cycle time, and increase accuracy across Finance Operations.

* Quickly gather data from multiple systems to provide timely analysis along with clear recommendations and action plans.

* Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Agile) to deliver solutions efficiently and iteratively.

AI-Powered Automation & Process Improvement

* Leverage AI tools-including Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini-to develop…