BuzzFeed is looking for a smart, detail-oriented person to serve as a senior financial analyst. This person will be responsible for supporting the company’s FP&A and corporate finance requirements. Responsibilities will include maintaining the company’s corporate consolidation model, owning the Admin department’s FP&A model, supporting analysis for corporate financing / long-term planning options, tracking key business operational metrics and producing monthly financial/operational reports. Beyond the traditional FP&A needs, this role will require strong organizational skills to help manage the department’s expenses, guide discussions with senior managers across the department and evaluate/implement strategic operational projects for top management. This is a dynamic role that serves the corporate finance group. This person will report to a Finance Manager and will routinely interact with BuzzFeed’s top management and CFO.

This is an ideal position for an individual who has gained strong corporate finance experience at an investment bank or accounting firm and now seeks to apply those skills to a fast-growing entrepreneurial company. Strong quantitative and excel financial modeling skills are a must. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment, will bring energy and passion to everything he/she does, and will not be afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to tackle challenging analytical assignments.

This job is full-time, based in New York City. We offer competitive compensation and stock option program.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide financial support to corporate finance group
• Maintain the corporate consolidation financial model and help support the forecasting process for the Admin department
• Track and analyze key business drivers, competitive environment, trends and operating metrics
• Work with Manager to develop insightful analyses for department heads and top management on critical business projects

Requirements:

• B.A. degree
• 2-3 years work experience in investment banking or a Big 4 accounting firm (transaction advisory services preference)
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel, with proven strong financial modeling skills
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast-paced and fluid environment

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 18 cities around the world and more than 1300 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We infuse hard work and fun though a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you’ll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.