The Washington Post · 1 hour ago
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $278K/yr
8+ years expThe Washington Post is on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America and is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to shape its financial strategy and advance growth initiatives. This role involves designing financial planning processes, providing strategic insights, and leading a team of financial analysts to support the organization's goals.
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Responsibilities
Support and co-implement a comprehensive financial planning and analysis framework that aligns with enterprise strategy and long-term goals
Lead and manage annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles for Advertising, Brand Marketing, Live Events, Engineering, and Product teams
Provide strategic financial insights to senior leaders that influence business decisions and identify pathways for revenue and efficiency gains
Build and maintain dynamic financial models that inform scenario planning and resource allocation in Advertising and adjacent functions
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Advertising, News, Brand, Engineering, and Product to evaluate business performance and optimize investments
Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring fiscal sustainability and proactive decision-making
Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders—including vendors and partners—to align financial communication and performance expectations
Lead and develop a team of financial analysts, promoting a culture of high standards, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, M&A, or corporate development at large organizations
At least 3 years of experience managing and mentoring teams
Proven success in driving financial strategy and growth in a dynamic, fast-changing business environment
Expertise in interpreting complex financial data and delivering actionable insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, performance-driven team culture
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
Preferred
MBA or CFA designation preferred
Experience with FP&A platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan
Familiarity with trends and business models in the media industry, including digital subscriptions, digital advertising, and audience monetization
Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Benefits
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
Company
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions.
1001-5000 employees
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