Senior Financial Analyst
- Employer
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2022
- Closes
- Jul 26, 2022
- Ref
- JR-90273464
- Function
- Analyst
- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
The Washington Post's FP&A department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling, planning, valuation, 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 the engineering and Arc XP side of the business within the Post.
The desired candidate will be self-sufficient and self-directed in managing his/her core FP&A responsibilities, connect details to the big picture, and communicate timely business insights to inform management decision making. This will be a highly visible role that will support the company's continual growth in digital, with the ultimate mission of supporting the financial sustainability of the Post's business model.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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?
#washpostlife
The Washington Post's FP&A department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling, planning, valuation, 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 the engineering and Arc XP side of the business within the Post.
The desired candidate will be self-sufficient and self-directed in managing his/her core FP&A responsibilities, connect details to the big picture, and communicate timely business insights to inform management decision making. This will be a highly visible role that will support the company's continual growth in digital, with the ultimate mission of supporting the financial sustainability of the Post's business model.
Responsibilities
- Support business proposals and initiatives by providing strategic modeling and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Serve as a business liaison for the Arc and Engineering teams which includes providing reporting, analysis, and recommendations to key stakeholders
- Prepare and present short and long-term planning including annual LOB operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans to the business
- Build 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.
- Provide key stakeholders with variance analysis and insight by supporting Financial Accounting on monthly and quarterly closes.
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 (Master's degree desired)
- High proficiency in utilizing MS Excel, and relational database applications (Financial Force and 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
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?
#washpostlife