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Financial Analyst

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Oct 29, 2020

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Analyst
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Description

The Washington Post's FP&A department is seeking a Financial Analyst with sales incentive and/or commission calculation experience. This role requires FP&A skills but also a sense of creativity and curiosity in the constantly evolving operation of a digital media business. The desired candidate is self-sufficient and self-directed in managing their core FP&A responsibilities, can connect details to the big picture, and communicates timely business insights to inform management decision making.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Calculate quarterly and annual sales incentives for our Client Solutions team
  • Work closely with our Financial Accounting partners to provide incentive payout estimates/accruals and quarterly true-ups
  • Distribute a weekly report to the Client Solutions team to allow sales reps to track against annual and quarterly sales targets
  • Work closely with Client Solutions Operations team to organize sales rep annual incentive plans and goals
  • Distribute payout statements to sales reps on a quarterly basis
  • Provide strategic modeling and ad hoc financial analysis support on business proposals and initiatives


Requirements
  • 1+ years in Financial Planning and Analysis (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
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management


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Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
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Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
 Washington
DC
20036
US
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