Performance Measurement Analyst

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities.

HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

Job Title: Performance Measurement Analyst 

Location:  Remote

The Operations Performance Measurement Analyst is responsible for developing & supporting management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for the Operations organization to measure the health of the business relative to goals, targets, and budgets. Specific duties will include daily reporting, compilation of the annual budget, monthly & quarterly forecasts, monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, dashboard reporting, projects, and ad-hoc analysis to provide key business insights to support decisions for senior leadership. This position has high visibility across multiple departments within the company to consolidate numerous data points, analyze and review inputs, and subsequently deliver clear and concise leading data and analysis to empower leadership to make critical strategic decisions. 

Working in Performance Measurement Group, the Performance Measurement Analyst will be responsible for the following primary duties: 

Budgeting / Forecasting / Measurement 

• Development of the annual budget as well as periodic forecasts related to key financials such as revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory, purchases, obsolescence, transportation, etc. 

• Measurement of daily, monthly, and quarterly financial and operations process results 

• Measurement and presentation of key performance indicators relative to goals, targets, budgets, and trends 

• Creation of new metrics and scorecards through collecting, analyzing data and identifying trends 

• Ability to prioritize work based on impact to the business 

• Ability to quantify results from both a quantitative & qualitative perspective 

Ad-hoc Analysis 

• Ongoing ad hoc analysis of data and information to identify areas of performance and financial risks / opportunities 

• Presentation of findings sufficiently far enough in advance to provide senior level management visibility and lead time to exploit opportunities and/or mitigate risk 

• Prepare and lead presentations for senior leadership as requested 

• Data mining to support variance analysis and research 

Projects 

• Automation/improvement of measurement and reporting tools to improve efficiency 

• Development of new measurement tools as needed to provide enhanced business insights 

What you will need: 

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Finance role performing Data Analysis, Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting or Data Analysis. A background in Supply Chain or Ops Finance is preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 

• Highly advanced skills and experience in MS Office Suite, including demonstrated use of Excel in a professional environment (use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP function, and other Excel functions and modeling tools). 

• Proficiency in SQL GUI, PowerBI, PowerPoint, & Word 

• Understanding of variance analysis and financial performance monitoring 

• Ability to summarize clearly and concisely financial analysis results, and the ability to explain the meaning and implications in varying levels of detail depending on the audience 

• Analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy 

• Ability to think big picture, and intensity around consistently delivering high quality outputs 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with ability to meet deadlines 

• Ability to think outside of the box and desire to continuously improve 

• Self-Motivated / driven to develop skillset; works best autonomously or with very little oversight 

• Highly skilled at diving deep autonomously and reverse engineering challenging financial questions 

• Presentation/facilitation skills 

Preferred but not necessary: 

• Experience with ERP systems and tools 

• Blended experience in connecting Financial Outcomes to Operational Performance 

• Reside or be able to work in Eastern/Central time zones. 

How We Work (Competencies): 

• Instills Trust 

• Values Differences 

• Nimble Learning 

• Cultivates Innovation 

• Action Oriented 

Salary Range: $65,000 to $72,000.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 4/17/2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.

HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.

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