Manager, News Finance, Direct-to-Consumer

Versant•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as a key finance partner supporting the growth and performance of CNBC and MS NOW’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) businesses. These are high-profile, growth businesses that are strategically important to Versant’s long-term strategy. The position will work cross-functionally with Analytics, Marketing, and Operations partners to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive business performance. This individual will play a central role in developing and owning subscription revenue forecasts, enhancing visibility into subscriber behavior and key performance drivers, and improving forecasting rigor. The role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making and optimizing growth across the DTC business. The position will report to the Director of Finance, News.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
4+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
Strong analytical and modeling skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally, present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels

Nice To Haves

Experience with large, complex data sets and data manipulation using SQL/Python
Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
Experience in media and/or consumer subscription businesses
Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making
Advanced credentials (MBA, CFA, CFI certification)
Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand, and influence across various levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage revenue and expense forecasting across annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates
Design scalable dashboards/tools for performance tracking and identify risks and opportunities
Develop deep understanding of subscriber funnels and key metrics (acquisition, churn, LTV, ARPU) to drive strategic initiatives, identify cost savings opportunities and support key business initiatives
Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Analytics, Operations, HR, and Controllership, providing investment and pricing decision support