Senior Financial Analyst

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We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post’s FP&A department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling, planning, valuation, and analysis. This role requires advanced FP&A skills but also a sense of creativity and curiosity in the constantly evolving operation of a digital media business with a focus on the advertising and engineering side of the business within the Post.

The desired candidate will be self-sufficient and self-directed in managing his/her core FP&A responsibilities, connect details to the big picture, and communicate timely business insights to inform management decision making. This will be a highly visible role that will support the company’s continual growth in digital, with the ultimate mission of supporting the financial sustainability of the Post’s business model.

What Motivates You

• You are hungry to challenge the status quo, always looking to improve how we work, challenge assumptions, and raise the bar.

• You are passionate about automation and continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes and apply AI to solve problems in innovative ways.

• You strive to be impactful, aligning your work with the broader goals of supporting quality journalism and business sustainability

• You are communicative, capable of building strong relationships across departments and simplifying complex ideas for a variety of audiences

• You have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, ensuring accuracy in financial analysis and reliability in the deliverables for senior leadership.

How You'll Support the Mission

• Serve as primary FP&A liaison to relevant business stakeholders to optimize operational agility

• Prepare and present short and long-term planning, including monthly reporting and analysis, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and multi-year planning

• Provide strategic modeling and ad hoc financial analysis to finance leaders, cross-functional teams, and executives to support business strategy and tactical decisions

• Proactively collaborate and identify opportunities for financial processes and database improvements to streamline processes and workflows

• Provide key stakeholders with variance analysis and insight by supporting Financial Accounting on monthly and quarterly closes.

The Skills and Experience You Bring

• Scenario planning and analysis skills are the main requirements for this position, but preference is given to candidates with 3+ years in FP&A at a growth company (including knowledge of GAAP accounting)

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field (Master’s degree desired)

• Proven presentation and project management skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management

• High proficiency in utilizing MS Excel, and relational database applications (Salesforce and Hyperion/Essbase desired)

 

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

$85,100 - $127,700 Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.