Senior Financial Analyst

2024-02-02

Full Time

Description

Job Description

The Washington Post's FP&A department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling, planning, and analysis. This role requires advanced FP&A skills but also a sense of creativity and curiosity in the constantly evolving operation of a digital media business with a focus on supporting lines of business revenue planning and analysis. This role serves at the intersection of revenue and content to help support and shape internal resource allocation.

The desired candidate will be self-sufficient and self-directed in managing their assigned FP&A responsibilities, connect details to the big picture, and communicate timely business insights to inform management decision making. This role will be reporting to Director of FP&A but is expected to support multiple FP&A managers at any given time and needs to be able to prioritize simultaneous projects accordingly.

Motivation
You want to influence the financial future of The Post via your in-depth knowledge of the media businessYou find the prospect of learning multiple businesses in a short period of time excitingYou are organized, driven, and eager to make connections across the organizationYou are a self-starter with an ability to simplify and communicate complex ideasYou are comfortable with context shifting and managing multiple projects at one time

Responsibilities
Conduct tactical, project-based financial analyses for multiple FP&A managers in real timeSupport Newsroom headcount tracking and planningBecome familiar with our B2C subscriptions business models to lend additional bandwidth for planning and analysis tasksSupport finance leaders in building scalable long-term financial models, and proactively identify and highlight opportunities for financial processes and database improvements to streamline processes and workflows by partnering with other members of the finance team.Incentive/Bonus calculations as assignedProvide key stakeholders with variance analysis and insight by supporting Financial Accounting during monthly and quarterly close process

Qualifications
Scenario planning and analysis skills are the main requirement for this position, but preference is given to candidates with 3+ years in FP&A at a growth company (including knowledge of GAAP accounting)Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related fieldHigh proficiency in utilizing MS Excel, and relational database applications (Hyperion/Essbase desired)Proven presentation and project management skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsThe ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leaveNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parentRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree Post digital subscriptionLeadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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