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

4 Minutes ago • 8-10 Years • ~ $175,000 PA

Financial Analysis

Job Description

The Director of FP&A is a strategic individual contributor driving Fortune’s financial planning, analysis, and decision support. Reporting to the COO, 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 balances strategic foresight with hands-on execution. Key responsibilities include leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, developing detailed financial models, preparing financial reports, partnering with leadership on digital growth, providing financial oversight for major initiatives, supporting sales teams, optimizing systems like Salesforce and Workday, and defining/tracking KPIs.

Good To Have:

MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
Investment banking experience a plus.
Experience working in a matrixed, global organization and partnering with multiple business units.
Excellent communication skills, able to present insights clearly.
Highly independent, proactive, and detail-oriented, with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have:

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with strategic goals.
Develop and maintain detailed financial models for revenue, cost structures, and scenario analysis.
Maintain and present monthly and quarterly financial reports with variance analysis.
Partner with COO and senior leadership to guide decisions on digital growth, product development, and new revenue streams.
Provide financial oversight for major initiatives including product launches and cost management.
Collaborate with sales teams for pipeline reporting, revenue benchmarking, quota tracking, and sales plan development.
Optimize the use of Salesforce, Workday, Adaptive and related systems for accurate data and insights.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational performance.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
8–10+ years of FP&A or related finance experience.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and profitability analysis.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas).
Experience with Salesforce and Workday (or similar systems).
Strong knowledge of digital revenue models (subscriptions, ads, content monetization).

Perks:

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)
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

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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 COO, 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 COO 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.

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