Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the role

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis supports 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.

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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.