Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

NPR • Columbia, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

NPR is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead Divisional financial planning, forecasting, and analytical efforts that support strategic decision-making. You will translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations for NPR leadership and serve as a key liaison between the Finance department and organizational stakeholders. This is an individual contributor role, with the potential to include managerial responsibility.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing, & financial reporting.
• Advanced data manipulation skills (MS Excel, Google Sheets).
• Proven ability to think critically, frame issues, and present optimal solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build confidence and trust with division members and external business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience operating and building reports within Workday Adaptive Planning and OfficeConnect, or similar applications.
• Media industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain oversight of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range plans for multiple Divisions within NPR — owning key modeling, analysis, and insight responsibilities.
• Collaborate with all levels of NPR operations to develop financial plans that support company OKRs and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and pursue variances to budget, forecasts and long-range plans, providing actionable insights along with risks and opportunities analyses.
• Ensure financial reports and presentations are audience-appropriate, translating complex data into clear, decision-ready information for various stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive, productive cross-divisional relationships to support accurate reporting and headcount planning.
• Participate in the month-end closing process through preparation and submission of journal entries as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between Accounting and Divisions to communicate adherence to financial procedures and policy changes.

Benefits

• access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life/ accidental death and dismemberment
• long-term disability
• short-term disability
• voluntary retirement savings
• paid time off
• financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees