Hearst Television has an opening for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is a key member of the Corporate Finance team, responsible for supporting month-end close, financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis across Hearst Television's Distribution and Streaming business. Reporting to the VP, Budget and Financial Planning, this role partners closely with finance leadership and operational business leaders to drive accurate forecasting, actionable insights, and data-driven decision making.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, executive-ready recommendations. This role requires in-office presence and is located at the Hearst Tower in New York City.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Finance leadership and business stakeholders to oversee and support month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, key metric reporting, and monthly reporting processes for HTV’s Distribution and Streaming business.
- Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions.
- Support automation initiatives, reporting enhancements, and emerging AI-enabled solutions.
- Prepare executive-level financial presentations and reports communicating performance, trends, and strategic recommendations.
- Support quarterly business reviews, annual budgeting, forecasting cycles, and long-range strategic planning.
- Lead ad hoc analytical projects that support key business decisions and deliver actionable insights.
- Support M&A and other strategic initiatives, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and transaction support.
- Assist in the development and implementation of financial and operational KPIs.
- Partner closely with Accounting to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial data.
- Take ownership of projects and workstreams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 5–10+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience in a corporate environment.
- Experience supporting subscription-based, digital, streaming, or recurring revenue business models preferred.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies that enhance financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes
- Experience developing and maintaining business intelligence, dashboarding, and data visualization tools.
- Hands-on experience with SmartView/Essbase and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Office applications.
- Media, digital media, or streaming industry experience preferred.
- Related military experience will be considered
Core Competencies
- Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and a quick learner.
- Proactive and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive results through cross-functional collaboration.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Compensation
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $145,000 and $160,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
About UsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Hearst New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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