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Title: Sr Financial Analyst, FP&A

Category: Accounting & Finance

EmploymentType: Full-Time

Location: NY-New York (Union Square)

LocationType: corporate

JobLocation: New York, New York 10003

JobSummary: Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States, with roots dating back to 1873 and a long history of growth through innovation and expansion. Today, under CEO James Daunt and private ownership by Elliott Advisors, Barnes & Noble operates approximately 700 bookstores nationwide, serves over 700 communities across all 50 states, and maintains a robust digital presence through BN.com, NOOK® eBooks and audiobooks, and educational resources such as SparkNotes. The company also includes complementary retail brands such as Paper Source, Books Inc., Tattered Cover, and B. Dalton, further strengthening its market reach. Following a period of revitalization, Barnes & Noble is experiencing strong momentum, with plans to open approximately 60 new stores in 2026, underscoring renewed confidence in physical retail and local bookselling. Combining expansive store networks, curated selections, enhanced in-store experiences, and growing omnichannel capabilities, Barnes & Noble remains the #1 bookseller in the U.S. and a trusted, evolving partner within the publishing and retail ecosystem.

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A will play a critical role in driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support across the organization. This role partners closely with FP&A leadership and cross-functional business teams to deliver actionable insights, enhance financial processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and ambitious finance professional with strong financial modeling capabilities and a proven ability to translate complex data into clear business insights. This individual will take ownership of key budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes while helping to evolve and scale the company’s financial planning capabilities.

This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and provides an opportunity to influence business performance while continuing to grow within a high-impact finance organization.

This role is an hybrid position working out of our Union Square, NYC office.

An employee in this position can expect an annual salary between $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

WhatYouDo:

• Lead the development and maintenance of corporate financial models supporting annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning.

• Analyze financial and operational performance across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to understand business performance and provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

• Own monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment across stakeholders.

• Prepare executive-level reporting, financial presentations, and board materials.

• Perform detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, clearly communicating performance drivers and recommended actions.

• Build and manage the annual capex budgets while partnering with project managers to assess financial viability and ensure capital requests align with strategic priorities prior to executive or board approval.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes, improving efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.

• Enhance existing financial models and planning tools to support evolving business needs.

• Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives as required by senior leadership.

Knowledge&Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative discipline.

• 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles preferably within retail or consumer goods industry.

• Demonstrated experience owning budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial planning systems or data visualization tools (e.g., Hyperion, Essbase, IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI, or similar) is a plus.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and key business performance drivers.

• Proven ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working cross-functionally and building strong business partnerships.

• Proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, drive solutions, and positively influence business outcomes.

• Demonstrates a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback, continuous learning, and opportunities to improve processes and personal effectiveness.

• Confident business partner capable of constructively challenging assumptions and engaging senior leaders with professionalism and sound financial judgment.

EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.