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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 News 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, and analysis. This role requires
advanced Excel skills but also a sense of creativity and curiosity in the
evolving operation of a modern media organization. The position will focus on
supporting the sales incentive and commission calculation process and helping
department leaders have concise understanding of their team’s incentive build.
The desired candidate will be self-sufficient and self-directed in managing
their 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 across the entire senior leadership team.
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 the HR compensation department, helping to
ensure clarity across incentive plans for existing and newly hired employees.
* Calculate quarterly and annual sales incentives across all sales teams and
distribute payout statements to sales reps on a quarterly basis.
* Work closely with our Financial Accounting partners to provide incentive
payout estimates/accruals and quarterly true-ups.
* Provide regular ad hoc financial analysis to finance leaders, and
cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and operational
decisions.
* Proactively identify and highlight opportunities for financial process and
reporting improvements by partnering with other members of the finance team.
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
* 5+ years of financial planning, modeling, and analysis experience.
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
* High proficiency in utilizing MS Excel.
* Comfortable with large volumes of complex data and presenting findings to
senior management.
* Proven presentation and project management skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* The ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of
management.
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.
YOUR STORY AWAITS. APPLY TODAY!
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