Senior Financial Analyst, Media Operations

St. Joseph Communications • Toronto, ON

14h • CA$60,000 - CA$70,000

About The Position

SJC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Media Operations to support financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making within a media organization. This role is part of a structured succession plan to develop a future Finance Manager who will lead the finance function for publishing, production, and digital media operations. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with editorial, production, sales, and Consumer Marketing teams, translating business performance into actionable financial insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3–5 years in financial analysis, preferably in media, publishing, or digital content industries
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with ERP/BI systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau)
• Understanding of media metrics (advertising, circulation, subscriptions) is a strong asset
• Ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Strong communication and ability to influence across editorial, sales, and production teams
• Project leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving
• Quick learner, adaptable to fast-changing media environments

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward or completion of CPA or CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for publishing, production, and digital media operations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning for media projects and ad revenue streams.
• Build financial models for content production costs, advertising revenue, and subscription growth initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities in media operations, recommending solutions to leadership.
• Partner with editorial, production, and advertising teams to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Translate financial results into insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Monitor project profitability, content ROI, and cross-platform media initiatives.
• Adhoc costing for print products, marketing promotional materials etc.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPIs, and variance reports specific to media performance metrics (e.g., CPM, circulation revenue, digital subscriptions).
• Drive improvements and automation in reporting processes across print, digital, and broadcast channels.
• Ensure financial data integrity across ad sales, production, and subscription systems.
• Lead small finance projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with external vendors (e.g., ad agencies, printers).
• Develop strategic understanding of media business drivers.
• Participate in leadership and succession planning programs, preparing to take on Finance Manager responsibilities.
• Support business cases for new content launches, digital product initiatives, or media acquisitions.
• Analyze ad revenue, subscription trends, and content performance for senior leadership.
• Contribute to cost reduction and process optimization projects in production and editorial.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to online health & wellness resources through Homewood Health.
• Scholarship program available for employees’ children.
• Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
• A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
• Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior