Manager, Finance, DTC News at Versant Media in Englewood Cliffs, NEW JERSEY, United States

Job description

• This role serves as a key finance partner supporting the growth and performance of CNBC and MS NOW’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) businesses. These are high-profile, growth businesses that are strategically important to Versant’s long-term strategy. The position will work cross-functionally with Analytics, Marketing, and Operations partners to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive business performance.
• This individual will play a central role in developing and owning subscription revenue forecasts, enhancing visibility into subscriber behavior and key performance drivers, and improving forecasting rigor. The role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making and optimizing growth across the DTC business. The position will report to the Director of Finance, News, and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue and expense forecasting across annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates
• Design scalable dashboards/tools for performance tracking and identify risks and opportunities
• Develop deep understanding of subscriber funnels and key metrics (acquisition, churn, LTV, ARPU) to drive strategic initiatives, identify cost savings opportunities and support key business initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Analytics, Operations, HR, and Controllership, providing investment and pricing decision support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
• Strong analytical and modeling skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally, present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with large, complex data sets and data manipulation using SQL/Python
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
• Experience in media and/or consumer subscription businesses
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making
• Advanced credentials (MBA, CFA, CFI certification)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand, and influence across various levels within the organization.

Skills

Required

• Strong analytical and modeling skills

Preferred

• SQL
• Python
• SAP
• Tableau
• PowerBI