Senior Financial Analyst
Job Description
The Washington Post's FP&A department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in headcount planning, financial modeling, 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. 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. This is a highly visible role that will support the company's continual growth in digital publishing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget/plan and track all headcount, and headcount-related expenses, across the company
- Work closely and collaborate with senior management throughout all areas of the business
- Proactively identify and highlight opportunities for financial process improvements
- Perform monthly variance analysis on headcount and other business units as assigned
- Develop presentations to communicate analysis and insights to senior-level audiences
- Ad hoc analysis on an as-needed basis
Requirements
- Financial modeling 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 Hyperion/Essbase, MS Excel, and relational database applications
- Proven presentation and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management
Motivations
- You understand the importance of careful and consistent review
- You have an instinct to communicate clearly and efficiently
- You are organized and are eager to create structure around disparate processes
- You want to be a key part in the daily operations of a growing media business
- You seek to understand the "Why" behind decisions
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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Date Posted
10/22/2022
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