Full-Time

Manager – Finance

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Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides business news and financial data

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$107.6k - $135kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills.
  • A Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (preferred).
  • Relevant Commercial Finance experience of 6-7 years.
  • High degree of proficiency in PC skills including experience with financial applications and reporting tools, specifically Microsoft Excel (can perform complex functions) and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Planning and organizational skills including effective time management and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates initiative and drive and works well under pressure including being a team player with a strong work ethic.
  • Experience maintaining accounting records and preparation of financial reports.
  • Ability to recognize problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and define/suggest resolutions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of business partners.
  • Strong eye for detail and detail oriented work practices.
  • SAP and TM1 financial systems experience (highly preferred).
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with business partners to review and prepare comprehensive budgets and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to analyze and prepare detailed sales and revenue forecasts.
  • Develop and analyze revenue sensitivity scenarios to anticipate potential impacts on business performance.
  • Maintain routine financial performance reports and conduct variance and trending analyses to monitor and explain performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Construct business case models to assess the financial implications of various business decisions.
  • Assist in the collection and reporting of sales and revenue KPIs.
  • Manage month-end close processes with a primary focus on revenue.
  • Handle ad-hoc requests and projects as needed to meet financial or business demands.
  • Collaborate with FP&A colleagues to share best practices and ensure cohesive team operation.

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Dow Jones also focuses on risk and compliance solutions, assisting businesses in managing issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones operates on a subscription-based model, along with data licensing and advertising revenue, allowing it to leverage its extensive media and data resources. The goal of Dow Jones is to empower companies and professionals with the critical information they need to make informed decisions.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts Dow Jones' subscription services.
  • AI-driven journalism tools can reduce operational costs for Dow Jones.
  • Growing demand for integrated risk solutions benefits Dow Jones' Risk & Compliance services.

What critics are saying

  • VentureSource acquisition by CB Insights increases competition in venture capital data market.
  • AI-generated news content challenges traditional outlets like Dow Jones.
  • Free online news platforms may reduce demand for Dow Jones' paid subscriptions.

What makes Dow Jones unique

  • Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.
  • The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.
  • Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing its global reach.

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