Senior Financial Analyst

About our company
Brown Printing Company is a subsidiary of Bertelsmann, a large German-based media conglomerate with extensive holdings in the U.S. including Random House Publishing; Arvato, an industry leading book printer; RTL Group, a deliverer of content to world-wide broadcast media organizations; Direct Group, a marketer of traditional hardcover books, paperbacks and DVDs through online shops, book stores and book clubs, including BMG Direct; Gruner + Jahr, a publisher of more than 285 print titles and newspapers in more than 20 countries (and parent company of Brown Printing); and BMG, a division comprised mostly of Sony BMG Entertainment, with legendary labels such as Arista, Columbia Records, Jive and RCA Records.

Brown is the 4th largest publication (and catalog) printer in the U.S. with annual sales of $400 million, printing such titles as Time, Sports Illustrated, People, Parents, Family Circle, Essence, Real Simple and the New England Journal of Medicine. We employ 2600 people in large volume, high technology, union-free facilities located in East Greenville, PA, Woodstock, IL and Waseca, MN.


Your tasks


This challenging position evaluates, directs, and completes the financial planning, budget, forecasting, and re-forecasting processes and reports within the Brown Logistics Services Department. This individual will provide management with complete and accurate financial data, identify plan variances, evaluate department workflows and provide recommendations for areas of improvement.


This is a great opportunity to join a respected industry leader providing printing and value added technology services to the country's leading publishers.

Our requirements

The individual we seek will, at a minimum, have completed a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, (accounting preferred), with a minimum GPA of 3.00, both overall and in the major.
MBA desirable, but not required.
A minimum of 5 years significant accounting experience is required.
Strong financial analysis experience is required, while cost analysis is a plus, it is not required.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and must want to work in a team-based work environment.
Have a well demonstrated work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must demonstrate well developed computer skills using SAP, Word, Outlook, Advanced Excel and other relevant software.


Must be able to work permanently in the U.S.

Must be able and willing to travel by commercial aircraft and by automobile as required.
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.


All applicants must successfully complete a drug screen and a background check.



TO APPLY:

Print and complete the application and background check authorization form, referencing Job Sketch SFA-01-31-2008.
Return the completed documents, along with your resume and a copy of your college transcript, to the address listed below. Scanned copies of these documents may be sent to HQ.Careers @ bpc.com.


Brown Printing Company
HQ Human Resources Department
2300 Brown Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093-0517




Click here to download the Brown Printing Application for Employment.


Click here to download the Brown Printing Consumer Authorization Form.


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Incomplete expressions of interest will not be considered. In addition, we will limit consideration to the first 25 candidates who meet all of the qualifications listed above.

Brown Printing Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

For more information, please visit our web site at:
www.bpc.com
Please click here to apply online.