Gannett Looking for Finance Director at McLean, VA 22107, United States Full Time

Job Description

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies UpCurve, Inc. and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Finance Director, FP&A will provide high-level, value-added support to B2B leadership and coordinate with the MLT and Media FP&A leads.

Overall job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in development of operational and capital budget and flash processes and timelines.
• Role in preparation/consolidation of corporate cost center budgets, quarter estimates and monthly flashes
• Preparation of cross department financial reporting and dashboards
• General day-to-day support of business leads
• Lead the development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of expense controls and policies
• Coordinate with accounting and field teams as necessary
• Serving as a team member for ad hoc projects and other assignments as needed

Responsibilities:

• Prepares budgets, quarter estimates and flashes with high degree of timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepares reporting for period end financial performance, quarterly audit review, board reports and ad hoc as needed.
• Provides analytical reporting for senior management team.
• Variance Analysis of actual performance to projections, including recommending adjustments to process and or policy to improve bottom line performance.
• Acts as a liaison between FP&A and accounting
• Manages and develops solid relationships with key financial and management partners.
• Fields requests and questions from finance, management, audit and senior leadership on timely basis.
• Serves as a team member for special projects/programs as needed.
• Maintains an extensive working knowledge of products and organizational structure.

Position Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analytical role. Experience should include what-if, modeling, statistical analysis
• 2-3 years of experience working in an advisory capacity to senior management.
• Bachelors in a financial degree program.
• Experience in Media/Advertising a plus.
• Key knowledge required and degree of competency:

Expert Knowledge

• Excel, EPM/BPC

Working Knowledge

• PowerPoint
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of media/marketing information is necessary.

Exposure to

• Crystal Reporting, Tableau or other data visualization software
• Lawson general ledger, Basware accounts payable
• Microsoft Access a plus

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $130,500 and $244,950. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employeexe2x80x99s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicantxe2x80x99s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individualsxe2x80x99 application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.xe2x80x99s Recruitment Department at [email protected].