Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
Hearst Television is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role plays a critical part in financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision support within a fast-paced corporate environment. The Senior Financial Analyst partners closely with senior leadership to deliver actionable insights through high-quality financial reporting, robust financial models, and executive-level presentations, while continuously improving financial processes, tools, and reporting capabilities to support data-driven decision-making. This is an in-person role. Value in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collabration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative/analytical discipline (e.g. Accounting/ Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of financial analysis experience in a corporate environment
- Advanced analytical skills with experience developing and maintaining business intelligence and data visualization tools.
- Working knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles (GAAP) preferred
- Hands on experience with SmartView/Essbase and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Advance proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively in a team environment, and take ownership of projects from concept through execution
- Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Nice To Haves
- Media industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Month-end financial reporting, consolidation, and analysis, including multi-entity P&L consolidation, system reconciliations, data management, variance analysis, and management commentary
- Leverage financial systems, reporting tools, and emerging technologies (including automation, advanced analytics
- Develop and maintain executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that highlight performance, trends, and key business drivers
- Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts, quarterly leadership reviews, the annual budget, and the 5-year long-range plan
- Lead ad hoc financial and operational analyses to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Use Generative AI to improve forecasting, reporting efficiency, and decision support
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance data quality, and improve the scalability of FP&A deliverables
- Support M&A and other strategic initiatives, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and transaction support
Benefits
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotion Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
