Senior Manager, Corporate Finance & Business Excellence

About the role

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team at The Knot Worldwide is the financial engine that partners with executive leadership to drive growth by providing comprehensive financial advice that enables informed, high-impact decision-making across our entire expansive family of brands and business models (2-Sided Marketplaces, eCommerce, Advertising, and Media).

Responsibilities

• Financial Insight & Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Reporting: Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages for senior leadership highlighting key trends, variance analysis, and business implications.
• Performance Analysis & Interpretation: Analyze financial and operational results, translating complex data into clear, concise recommendations that inform executive decision-making.
• Business Insight Generation: Synthesize cross-functional performance data to provide forward-looking insights that enhance transparency and alignment.
• Forecast Oversight & Risk Visibility: Manage the monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring timely, accurate projections while proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Forecasting
• Forecasting Leadership: Own the end-to-end near-term forecasting cycle, aligning financial projections with operational drivers and business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements in forecasting and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Finance Transformation & Enablement
• Process Optimization: Improve reporting and analytical processes to strengthen speed, reliability, and data integrity.
• Systems Advancement: Partner with leadership to optimize planning and accounting platforms (e.g., OneStream, NetSuite) and modernize financial infrastructure.
• Automation & Reporting Infrastructure: Advance automation initiatives that enhance reporting capabilities and reduce manual effort.

Requirements

• Relevant Background: 8+ years of increasing responsibility in highly analytical roles such as Strategic Finance, Go-to-Market Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Data Science, or Management Consulting (or 6+ years showing rapid career acceleration).
• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, STEM, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Statistics).
• Strategic Acumen: Deep understanding of competitive dynamics and the broader industry landscape; ability to connect daily operational decisions to long-term strategic goals.
• Model Building: Proven ability to build, refine, and maintain sophisticated financial models for existing businesses and new ventures.
• Analytical Excellence: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to think creatively and critically about unstructured problems.
• Strategic Storyteller: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capacity to translate complex technical analysis into a clear, compelling narrative that effectively influences C-level executives and non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership Presence: Confidence and skill to present effectively, describe complex deliverables, and communicate effectively with Senior Leadership.
• Collaboration: Highly collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills and a positive contributor to the team environment.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: High-energy self-starter who is dedicated to driving toward goals and seeks new ways to assess and visualize data/performance that scales effectively.
• Adaptability: Thrives in constant change and is able to work independently to manage multiple priorities, consistently delivering high-quality, precise work even under pressure and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant Background: 8+ years of increasing responsibility in highly analytical roles such as Strategic Finance, Go-to-Market Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Data Science, or Management Consulting (or 6+ years showing rapid career acceleration).
• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, STEM, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Statistics).
• Strategic Acumen: Deep understanding of competitive dynamics and the broader industry landscape; ability to connect daily operational decisions to long-term strategic goals.
• Model Building: Proven ability to build, refine, and maintain sophisticated financial models for existing businesses and new ventures.
• Analytical Excellence: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to think creatively and critically about unstructured problems.
• Strategic Storyteller: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capacity to translate complex technical analysis into a clear, compelling narrative that effectively influences C-level executives and non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership Presence: Confidence and skill to present effectively, describe complex deliverables, and communicate effectively with Senior Leadership.
• Collaboration: Highly collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills and a positive contributor to the team environment.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: High-energy self-starter who is dedicated to driving toward goals and seeks new ways to assess and visualize data/performance that scales effectively.
• Adaptability: Thrives in constant change and is able to work independently to manage multiple priorities, consistently delivering high-quality, precise work even under pressure and tight deadlines.

Skills

• Relevant Background: 8+ years of increasing responsibility in highly analytical roles such as Strategic Finance, Go-to-Market Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Data Science, or Management Consulting (or 6+ years showing rapid career acceleration).
• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, STEM, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, Statistics).
• Strategic Acumen: Deep understanding of competitive dynamics and the broader industry landscape; ability to connect daily operational decisions to long-term strategic goals.
• Model Building: Proven ability to build, refine, and maintain sophisticated financial models for existing businesses and new ventures.
• Analytical Excellence: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to think creatively and critically about unstructured problems.
• Strategic Storyteller: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capacity to translate complex technical analysis into a clear, compelling narrative that effectively influences C-level executives and non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership Presence: Confidence and skill to present effectively, describe complex deliverables, and communicate effectively with Senior Leadership.
• Collaboration: Highly collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills and a positive contributor to the team environment.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: High-energy self-starter who is dedicated to driving toward goals and seeks new ways to assess and visualize data/performance that scales effectively.
• Adaptability: Thrives in constant change and is able to work independently to manage multiple priorities, consistently delivering high-quality, precise work even under pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits

Annual salary range: $108,850 USD - $186,600 USD

Pay

Starting pay is determined based on a combination of factors which may include location/market, education, experience, skills, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This role is Together@TKWW-eligible and based near one of our office hubs. You’ll be expected to work in the office two days a week as part of our hybrid work model.

What we do matters:

At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration - and that starts with celebrating our people. Our employees are passionate dreamers, thoughtful doers, and lifelong learners who power meaningful moments for millions around the world. We’re united by authentic connection, shared purpose, and a deep commitment to the global community we serve. Here, flexibility and belonging go hand in hand with high performance. Driven by our core values, we believe the best ideas come from empowered teams: those who consistently collaborate with intention to design solutions, spark ideas, and drive impact. Our people are at the heart of our success.

What you love about us:

We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter, both in and out of the office.