Financial Analyst

Job Title
Financial Analyst
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals
Dotdash Meredith, the largest digital and print publisher in the U.S. is hiring a Financial Analyst to partner with The Foundry, an award-winning native advertising studio to manage production budgets, perform cost analysis, and oversee financial performance for custom content campaigns across our extensive portfolio of print and digital publications. In this role, you will work closely with a variety of teams across the organization; Foundry (Content Ops, Branded Video, Talent Partnerships, Creative Services), Sales, Account Strategy, Activation, and Marketing in an exciting and collaborative environment to ensure quality budget control.
II. Essential Job Functions | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Manage and track financial performance of post-sale Foundry Native Digital & Print campaigns from project start to full completion
• Collaborate with various operational stakeholders to compile fundamental campaign information and act as the gatekeeper of all project details; total revenue, COGS budgets, anticipated spend, and incurred expenses across both digital and print cost centers
• Ensure highest level of accuracy and quality budget control throughout duration of campaign flights; verify project requests align with revenue booking systems and latest media plans
• Regularly meet with program leads to discuss changes to campaign deliverables, address key issues, and provide project updates
• Assist with journal entry preparation for month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal year-end close procedures
• Review and approve AP invoices; manage data entry in Oracle accounting software

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Experience:
2-3 years of relevant experience in finance, financial planning & analysis, financial modeling, data analytics, project management, and/or related fields
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; must be comfortable analyzing and manipulating large data sets
• Microscopic attention to accuracy and detail, strong communication, and ability to interact with stakeholders of all tiers
• Experience with statistical analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting
• Result-driven and problem-solving mindset, excellent follow-up and follow-through, great verbal/written skills
• Ability to work independently and be proactive in addressing opportunities for business optimization
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude

Travel Required (Approximate) : N/A
It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation ("Dotdash Meredith", "the Company") to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected] .
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Pay Range
Salary: $58,500 - $70,000
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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