Associate Director, Finance

The Washington Post•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters About the team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Our FP&A team plays a critical role in driving financial strategy, supporting decision-making, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our business across subscriptions, advertising, and emerging revenue streams. Why this role matters The Associate Director of FP&A is a key functional leader within the Finance organization who acts as a strategic partner to senior editorial and commercial stakeholders, owns critical planning processes, and leads a team responsible for delivering high-impact financial insights. This leadership role is designed for high organizational impact — combining strong analytical rigor, business partnership, and people leadership. The Associate Director will operate as a deputy to the Senior Director of FP&A and a key member of the extended CFO leadership team, driving both execution and forward-looking strategy. What Motivates You You are a highly motivated and dedicated leader who is willing to take calculated risks to drive disruptive growth and reinvention You are a self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and is able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. You are analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to interpret complex financial data and develop actionable insights. You enjoy building relationships and partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. You are a collaborative leader who is able to motivate and develop a team of financial analysts, foster a culture of high standards, and who is willing to go above and beyond to drive growth and innovation in our business. You are passionate about our mission to deliver high-quality, impactful journalism that informs and inspires our audience. How you will Support the mission

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting
Prior people management experience required (3+ years)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Demonstrated track record of owning planning processes and influencing business decisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and develop actionable insights
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
Experience with FP&A systems (e.g., Oracle Hyperion, Planful) and data tools (e.g. Tableau)

Nice To Haves

10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting
Prior people management experience (5+ years)
Experience at a Fortune 500 company and/or digital media organization strongly preferred
MBA, CFA, or CPA
SQL/BI tools a plus

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead consolidation effort around monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, speed, and transparency
Maintain and improve driver-based financial models to support revenue and cost planning
Identify risks and opportunities, proactively updating forecasts and communicating implications, in collaboration with other FP&A leaders
Strategic Business Partnership Partner with leaders across editorial, product, advertising, and subscription teams to inform decision-making around our content strategy in News and Opinions
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that shape business strategy
Challenge assumptions and elevate thinking to improve resource allocation and ROI
Performance Management & Reporting Oversee management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking
Deliver concise, executive-ready materials for senior leadership
Continuously improve reporting frameworks to enhance clarity and speed
Team Leadership & Development Manage and develop a team of FP&A analysts
Foster a high-performance culture focused on ownership, speed, and influence
Coach team members on financial modeling, storytelling, and business partnership skills
Process Improvement & Scaling Drive enhancements in planning processes, systems, and tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Excel models).
Streamline workflows to increase efficiency and enable faster decision-making.
Embrace AI and automation to help future proof core FP&A techniques and processes