Analyst, Capital Planning

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Analyst of Capital Planning will support Scholastic’s Capital Planning team by assisting with evaluating, analyzing, and tracking capital initiatives across the organization. Reporting to the Manager of Capital Planning, this role will focus on delivering data-driven insights and ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals and strategic objectives. 

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and can work collaboratively across teams to support strategic decision-making. This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance or operations professional to contribute to high-impact projects while developing their skills in capital planning and corporate finance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis and Reporting

• Assist in conducting detailed financial analysis, including ROI assessments, cost/benefit analyses, and opportunity cost modeling for capital projects and initiatives

• Assist in preparing monthly reports for leadership, including updates for the Capital Planning Committee

Capital Expense Tracking

• Organize and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all capital projects, budgets, and forecasts

• Maintain up-to-date consolidation of business case information to accurately feed Scholastic’s Long-Range Plan.

• Track key takeaways and action items from quarterly project review meetings and email updates from each major and minor initiative’s project lead. Partner with project leads to drive action items to completion.

Business Case Support

• Collaborate with divisional finance teams and project managers to review and refine business cases for capital initiatives 

• Develop and maintain templates and tools to improve the efficiency and consistency of business case preparations.

Process Improvement

• Identify and recommend process enhancements to improve data accuracy, reporting timelines, and capital planning workflows

• Support the implementation of new tools and systems for tracking and managing capital expenditures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance teams to collect inputs, resolve issues, and support project planning efforts.

• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on data and trends.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Parental Leave Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field

Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:FinanceLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 72,000.00 - 91,700.00EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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