Sr. Financial Analyst, DTC News at Versant — Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Full job description
OVERVIEW
This role serves as a key finance partner supporting the growth and performance of CNBC and MS NOW’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) businesses. These are high-profile, growth businesses that are strategically important to Versant’s long-term strategy. The position will work cross-functionally with Analytics, Marketing, and Operations partners to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive business performance.
This individual will play a central role in developing and facilitating subscription revenue forecasts, enhancing visibility into subscriber behavior and key performance drivers, and improving forecasting rigor. The role will enable data-driven decision-making and optimizing growth across the DTC business. The position will report to the Director of Finance, News, and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage revenue and expense forecasting across annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates
- Design and maintain scalable dashboards/tools for performance tracking and identify risks and opportunities
- Develop understanding of subscriber funnels and key metrics (acquisition, churn, LTV, ARPU) to drive strategic initiatives, identify cost savings opportunities and support key business initiatives
- Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Analytics, Operations, HR, and Controllership, providing investment and pricing decision support
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
- Strong analytical and modeling skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Experience with large, complex data sets and data manipulation using SQL/Python
- Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
- Experience in media and/or consumer subscription businesses
- Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making
- Advanced credentials (MBA, CFA, CFI certification)
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
- Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
- Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand, and influence across various levels within the organization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Salary Range - $75,000-$90,000