Senior Financial Analyst at The Washington Post

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Digital Media, Advertising, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Scenario planning and analysis skills
3+ years in FP&A at a growth company (including knowledge of GAAP accounting) - preferred
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field (Master’s degree desired)
Proven presentation and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management
High proficiency in MS Excel and relational database applications (Salesforce and Hyperion/Essbase desired)
Self-sufficient and self-directed in managing core FP&A responsibilities
Ability to connect details to the big picture
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Serve as primary FP&A liaison to relevant business stakeholders to optimize operational agility
Prepare and present short and long-term planning including monthly reporting and analysis, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and multi-year planning
Provide strategic modeling and ad hoc financial analysis to finance leaders, cross-functional teams, and executives to support business strategy and tactical decisions
Proactively collaborate and identify opportunities for financial processes and database improvements to streamline processes and workflows
Provide key stakeholders with variance analysis and insight by supporting Financial Accounting on monthly and quarterly closes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FP&AFinancial ModelingValuationFinancial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingStrategic ModelingAutomationAIMonthly ReportingQuarterly ForecastsAnnual BudgetsMulti-year Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Financial Analyst position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work location policy for this role at The Washington Post?

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office.

What are the key skills required for this Senior Financial Analyst role?

The role requires scenario planning and analysis skills, 3+ years in FP&A at a growth company with GAAP knowledge, high proficiency in MS Excel and relational databases like Salesforce and Hyperion/Essbase, proven presentation and project management skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What kind of company culture does The Washington Post promote for this role?

The culture values challenging the status quo, passion for automation and AI, being impactful in supporting quality journalism and business sustainability, strong communication, and attention to detail while working independently.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Financial Analyst position?

Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field (Master’s desired), 3+ years FP&A experience at a growth company with GAAP knowledge, expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning, proficiency in Excel and databases, and the ability to work independently while communicating insights effectively.