About the Opportunity
Our client is a subscription and ad-supported business seeking a temp Finance Manager to report to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning for one of its top brands. This critically-acclaimed company reaches an audience of over 125 million and boasts some of the best programming and technology across the globe. The Finance Manager position is fully remote and will have a six month duration with potential to extend.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform monthly expense variance analysis across several areas Marketing
- Download actuals and compare to budget. Provide variance explanations to help operating areas as well as our financial operations understand the drivers of our business each month
- Provide cash forecasts on a monthly basis
- Work closely with counterparts in Accounting on a monthly basis to review accruals and capture expenses accurately and promptly
- Keep track of key performance metrics to ensure the health of the business stays on track
- Communicate and review results with department managers and senior management on a monthly basis
- Identify areas of risks and opportunities
- Help streamline processes by implementing automation and creating dashboards
- Provide day-to-day support to the Sr. Manager, as well as to the marketing teams he/she/they support
- Learn about the different types of campaigns, programs and partnership deals that drive acquisition and support business growth
- Help support the operating teams by providing analytical support to gain approval on various projects while providing financial oversight
- Understand the various models used across the team and collaborate with peers to find efficiencies and make improvements
- Build relationships with the client groups supported and work to identify savings/synergy opportunities and mitigate risks
- Work with marketing partners to conduct contract reviews and corresponding financial summaries to analyze financial impact of agreements
- Assist and proactively make recommendations in the analysis of annual departmental budgets, reforecasts and long range plans
- Update actuals in the models
- Identify, validate, and track list of assumptions, initiatives and changes
- Provide rate volume analysis that explains the main drivers in changes in expense
- Help create PowerPoint presentations for budgets and other financial plans
- Perform business case analysis
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5-6 years of professional experience in Finance including modeling and analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA a plus
- Experience in subscription based businesses and direct marketing with basic understanding of accounting
- Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills (Advanced Excel skills a must)
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
