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Director, Finance

AT GANNETT
GANNETT

Director, Finance

Remote

Reporting to the Vice President, FP&A, the Finance Director, FP&A will provide high-level, value-added support to FP&A group leads and coordinate with accounting and other groups on projects as needed.

Overall job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the development of operational and capital budget and flash processes and timelines.
  • Role in preparation/consolidation of corporate cost center budgets, quarter estimates, and monthly flashes
  • Preparation of cross-department financial reporting and dashboards
  • Consolidation of G&A and Net All Other budgets and equity.
  • General day-to-day support of FP&A partners and team members
  • Lead the development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of expense controls and policies
  • Coordinate with accounting and field teams as necessary
  • Serving as a team member for ad hoc projects and other assignments as needed

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Responsibilities:

  • Prepares budgets, quarter estimates, and flashes with a high degree of timeliness and accuracy.
  • Prepares reporting for period-end financial performance, quarterly audit review, board reports, and ad hoc as needed.
  • Provides analytical reporting for the senior management team.
  • Variance Analysis of actual performance to projections, including recommending adjustments to process and or policy to improve bottom line performance.
  • Acts as a liaison between FP&A and accounting
  • Manages and develops solid relationships with key financial and management partners.
  • Fields requests and questions from finance, management, audit, and senior leadership on a timely basis.
  • Serves as a team member for special projects/programs as needed.
  • Maintains an extensive working knowledge of products and organizational structure.

Level of education and/or experience/training:

  • 3-5 years of experience in a financial analytical role. Experience should include what-if modeling, statistical analysis
  • 2-3 years of experience working in an advisory capacity to senior management.
  • Bachelors in a financial degree program.
  • Experience in Media/Advertising a plus.
  • Excel mandatory with exposure to EPM/BPC, Oracle, or other consolidation software
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of media/marketing information is necessary.
  • Exposure to Crystal Reporting, Tableau or other data visualization software
  • Info general ledger or similar EPM systems
  • Microsoft Access a plus

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $140,000 and $151,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role may be applicable

Job ID: utn-81139
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program