VP, Finance

Job Description:

About the role:

Dow Jones is seeking a strategic and results-driven VP of Finance to lead financial planning and analysis for our consumer subscription revenue business. This leader will act as a key finance business partner with our Marketing organization, supporting pricing, packaging, customer acquisition, retention, and overall monetization strategies across our consumer distribution channels including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily.

This role combines deep financial expertise with a strong understanding of subscription dynamics, digital product monetization, and the evolving media landscape. You will report to the SVP, FP&A.

You Will:

Strategic Finance Partnership

• Act as the primary finance partner to the Marketing leadership team.

• Guide revenue growth strategies with financial rigor, including LTV/CAC optimization, cohort analysis, and subscriber churn modeling.

• Drive investment prioritization across acquisition channels, partner deals, and retention programs.
   

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the end-to-end financial planning process (budget, forecast, long-range plan) for subscription revenue.

• Build robust forecasting models that incorporate key subscription KPIs: ARPU, churn, conversion rate, trials, engagement, etc.

• Deliver actionable insights through recurring dashboards, variance analyses, and KPI deep-dives.
   

Pricing & Packaging

• Evaluate pricing strategies across digital subscription tiers, bundles, trials, and promotional offers.

• Partner with Product and Consumer Insights to run scenario modeling and elasticity testing.
   

Business Case Development & Operational Support

• Lead financial diligence and modeling for new product launches, distribution partnerships, and international expansion.

• Provide finance leadership for GTM planning cycles and campaign performance reviews.

• Support board materials, investor relations inputs, and ad hoc executive-level presentations.

You Have:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, ideally with a focus on GTM, subscriptions, or digital revenue.

• Strong background in the media, streaming, SaaS, or DTC subscription businesses.

• Exceptional financial modeling, analytical thinking, and business storytelling skills.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels.

• Deep understanding of metrics such as LTV, CAC, ARPU, churn, and payback periods.

• Experience managing or mentoring high-performing finance teams.

• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred

• Experience with tools like Excel, Anaplan, Looker, Tableau, or similar preferred

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,