Senior Financial Analyst, News

Job Description

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 News division and helping newsroom leaders make financially informed decisions—while drawing clear connections between Newsroom investments and monetization.

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 that supports the heart of The Post’s mission; its journalism and by helping ensure the financial sustainability of the News operation.

Motivation

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecast, and long-range plan for the News division and its supporting functions.

• Analyze and articulate the connection between editorial coverage, reader engagement, and key revenue streams such as subscriptions and advertising. Develop clear, concise PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate these insights to senior leadership.

• Own the annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly consolidated Washington Post forecast models, with the ability to deliver accurate consolidations under tight deadlines.

• Serve as primary FP&A liaison to the News division, helping to ensure resources are aligned with editorial priorities and company goals

• Provide regular ad hoc financial analysis to finance leaders, newsroom partners, 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

• Participate in Monthly Close by partnering with accounting to properly record News and Opinions expenses.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

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:

85,100.00 - 127,700.00 USD 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 eligibl