Senior Financial Analyst

The Washington Post Co.

Washington, DC


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 journalism to help support and shape audience growth.

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 News FP&A Manager but is expected to support multiple FP&A managers on monetization and news initiatives 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 business
  • You find the prospect of learning multiple businesses in a short period of time exciting
  • You are organized, driven, and eager to make connections across the organization
  • You are a self-starter with an ability to simplify and communicate complex ideas
  • You are curious to figure out how to optimize business levers to fund journalism, with a keen interest in consumer subscription business model

Responsibilities

  • Support Newsroom-driven initiatives and financial analyses
  • Become familiar with our Growth B2C and B2B business lines to lend additional bandwidth for planning and analysis tasks
  • Conduct tactical, project-based financial analyses for multiple FP&A managers in real time
  • Support 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.
  • Support creation of presentation materials for executive-level stakeholders

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 field
  • High proficiency in utilizing MS Excel, and relational database applications (Hyperion/Essbase desired)
  • Proven presentation and project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management

Compensation and Benefits

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 coverage

  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days

  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

  • Robust mental health resources

  • Backup care and caregiver concierge services

  • Gender affirming services

  • Pet insurance

  • Free Post digital subscription

  • Leadership and career development programs

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

The salary range for this position is:

85,100.00 - 127,700.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

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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