Sr. Financial Analyst

Gannett McLean, VA Full-time Finance

Posted on January 18, 2023

Req #26448

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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 ReachLocal, Inc., 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.

Gannett is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to assist the VP of FP&A in providing relevant, accurate, and timely financial analysis for the company. The Sr. Financial Analyst will help manage and oversee preparation of annual operating and capital plans, reforecasts and provide financial support for strategic operating initiatives. The position location noted as Mclean but open.

Develops and communicates highly complex and critical financial and business-related analysis (i.e. revenue stream reporting, product profitability, FTE budgets, flash, actual, segment, customer, rates, and product P&Ls)

Manages the design and development of ad hoc reports, weekly revenue and flash reports, regulatory reports and financial models. Participates in the budget and forecast process

Analyzes and reports on budget and year-over-year variances to determine key drivers impacting the Company’s performance, Interfaces with corporate, auditors, accounting and other departments to provide necessary information by deadline.

A minimum of 5-8 years' experience. Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
1. Excellent interpersonal, planning, communication, organizational, problem solving, analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
2. Advanced knowledge of budgeting, accounting, modeling, graphing, systems, controls, and procedures. Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and controls.
3. Ability to analyze financial information.
4. Understanding of accounting applications as they relate to data processing systems.
5. Understanding of cost accounting applications.
6. Ability to communicate complex, dynamic financial and operational information clearly and succinctly to management.
7. Strong business acumen and sound judgment
8. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and controls

PC skills, Microsoft Office suite, email, BPC/SAP/Hyperion or similar financial consolidation application experience.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $64,125 and $150,938.  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 employee’s 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 applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Other details

Job Family Finance
Job Function Finance & Accounting
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $105,000.00