Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Department: Business Affairs

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Status: Full Time (40 hours)

Location: Rochester, NY

Salary Range: $88,000 –$ 98,000 annually (Commensurate with Experience)

Executive Summary

WXXI Public Media, now evolving into WXXI Studios, is undergoing a bold transformation—reimagining how public media informs, inspires, and connects communities across television, radio, CITY Magazine, The Little Theatre, digital platforms, and live events. With the recent elimination of federal CPB funding and a new strategic plan underway, WXXI is reshaping its financial and operational architecture to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will be a central player in this transformation. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is responsible for turning financial data into actionable insights, guiding strategic decisions, and helping leadership align resources with mission. While the CFO serves as the financial architect and steward of external relationships, the Director of FP&A acts as the financial strategist and navigator—leading budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and performance tracking across the enterprise.

This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking finance leader to not just manage numbers, but to help shape the future of one of the country’s most dynamic public media organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all WXXI divisions, including broadcast, digital, CITY Magazine, and The Little Theatre.
• Develop rolling forecasts and multi-year financial models that reflect organizational priorities and external risks.
• Partner with the CFO and CEO on long-term planning, including debt reduction, revenue diversification, and investment strategies.

Analysis & Decision Support

• Translate financial data into insights for executives, the board, and division leaders.
• Conduct scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses for new initiatives, campaigns, and funding changes.
• Provide decision support for major projects, partnerships, and grant/funding proposals.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Deliver timely, clear, and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide narrative explanations.
• Build and maintain performance dashboards tracking KPIs across divisions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a financial partner to Content, Revenue & Growth, Technology, and Marketing teams.
• Work closely with Development and Corporate Sponsorship to assess ROI of fundraising and sales initiatives.
• Help department leaders understand the financial impact of operational choices and support data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, or strategic finance (nonprofit or media sector experience a plus).
• Advanced modeling and forecasting skills; proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to explain complex financials to non-financial leaders.
• Proven track record as a collaborative partner in cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic mindset with an eye toward innovation and problem-solving.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $88,000 – $98,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Access to cultural and community programming through WXXI and The Little Theatre.

WXXI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, gender identity or expression, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $88,000 - $98,000