Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description:

Boston Globe Media is New England's largest newsgathering organization -- and much more. We are committed to being an indispensable, trusted, reliable source of round-the-clock information. Through the powerful journalism from our newsroom, engaging content from our content marketing studio, or through targeted advertising solutions, brands and marketers rely on us to reach highly engaged, educated, and influential audiences through a variety of media and experiences.

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a key role in leading reporting and planning efforts across the company’s business units. This position focuses on analyzing trends, guiding business decisions, and connecting with functional leaders throughout Boston Globe Media. This highly visible role within the organization will be responsible for developing ad hoc analyses and managing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning led by the FP&A team. The successful candidate will drive accountability and demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity, with an ability to understand the big picture while remaining detail-oriented.

This position is located at the Boston headquarters and reports directly to the Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the business partner for a variety of functional leaders, working to provide analytical resources.
• Manage the annual budget process alongside stakeholders from across the organization.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year financial forecasts, working with the broader organization to understand and test key forecast assumptions and run alternate scenarios.
• Prepare and evolve templates and presentations for weekly, monthly, and annual reporting.
• Investigate and analyze variances between actual and planned figures on a monthly basis for assigned functional areas.
• Collaborate with the accounting/GL team to ensure revenue and expenses are properly recorded.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with revenue teams across the organization to support forecasting and the evaluation of strategic business decisions.
• Work closely with business, finance, and IT teams to automate data preparation and reporting, from conceptualization to implementation.
• Continuously improve and develop new reporting systems and processes. 

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field. An MBA is a plus.
• At least 5 years of finance-related experience, with advanced knowledge of Excel and other analytical software.
• Demonstrated success in financial reporting, budgeting, resource allocation processes, and long-term strategic planning.
• Previous management experience or a strong inclination towards supervising and developing others
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to complete projects accurately and precisely.
• High motivation with strong communication skills. A track record of thriving in an agile, entrepreneurial environment is important.
• Familiarity with Adaptive Insights for forecasting/budgeting and NetSuite financials is a plus.
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment 

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The annual salary for this role is $110,000 - $115,000.

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