Senior Financial Analyst, MS NOW

Versant • New York, NY

19d • $70,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This key role is the main finance partner for the new MS NOW Newsgathering organization, a major strategic initiative already underway. This role is responsible for building partnerships with the Newsgathering leadership team to address day to day priorities, execute on special projects, and to contribute to conversations on new ideas. There will also be significant collaboration with HR and finance peers to build informed financial plans and to lead key initiatives. This role will report to the VP, News Programming Finance and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
• Solid financial modeling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Possesses the confidence and presence to interact and present at senior management and executive levels.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making.

Responsibilities

• Work with editorial leadership to support a new team of 100+ journalist who will lead world-wide news coverage for MS NOW across all platforms.
• Plan and communicate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, staffing changes, and cost initiatives.
• Provide reporting and other operational support for various third-party partner arrangements.
• Own all financial processes - annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates for both P&L and cash forecasts.
• Create KPI’s, build and manage operational reporting, and actively identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with show leaders and HR; manage headcount reporting. Support ad hoc projects and requests.

What This Job Offers

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