Senior Mgr-Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

FORTUNE MEDIA: Sr. Mgr -Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Position Overview

The Director of FP&A is a strategic individual contributor who will drive Fortune’s financial planning, analysis, and decision support. Reporting to the Managing Director of Operations, this role combines leadership in long-term financial strategy with tactical support for sales, marketing and operational teams. The ideal candidate excels in financial modeling and analysis, thrives in a dynamic media environment, and brings a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Reporting

  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, ensuring alignment with Fortune’s strategic goals.
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models for revenue, cost structures, and scenario analysis across digital subscriptions, advertising, content development, and new products.
  • Maintain and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, with variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
  • Prepare management reporting packages and scenario analysis to support external stakeholder reporting as required.
  • Liaise with international finance and accounting teams for budgeting and forecasting for their region. 

  Strategic Insights & Business Partnership

  • Partner closely with the Manager Director of Operations and senior leadership to guide decisions on digital growth, product development, and new revenue streams.
  • Provide financial oversight for major initiatives including product launches, revenue diversification, and cost management.
  • Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.

  Sales & Global Finance Support

  • Collaborate with sales teams to provide pipeline reporting, revenue benchmarking, quota tracking, and sales plan development.
  • Partner with sales on advertiser pricing, including rate setting and renewal negotiations.
  • Liaise with finance and accounting teams to ensure budgets, forecasts, and reporting align with company-wide financial plans.

  Systems & Process Optimization

  • Optimize the use of Salesforce, Workday, Adaptive and related systems to deliver accurate data and actionable insights.
  • Drive efficiency through process simplification, automation, and best practices in financial analysis and reporting.

  Performance Monitoring & KPIs

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational performance.
  • Benchmark Fortune’s results against industry peers to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Support leadership with ad-hoc financial analyses to evaluate new opportunities and respond to evolving business needs.

Professional/Personal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.

• 8–10+ years of FP&A or related finance experience, ideally within media, publishing, or digital businesses; investment banking experience a plus.

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and profitability analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience with Salesforce and Workday (or similar systems).

• Strong knowledge of digital revenue models (subscriptions, ads, content monetization).

• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization and partnering with multiple business units.

• Excellent communication skills, able to present insights clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.

• Highly independent, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Total Compensation: Up to $175,000

A few of Fortune’s perks and benefits:

• 20 vacation days and 2 personal days on top of 11 company holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), along with flexible spending accounts where Fortune contributes to your HSA
• 401(k) plan
• Generous parental leave
• Dependent care, commuter, and cell phone benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

Location: This role will be based in NYC with 5 days/week in the office.

FORTUNE

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