Sr Financial Analyst, FP&A

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Financial Analyst of FP&A serves a key role on the Versant centralized Financial Planning and Analysis team, reporting to the Director with responsibility for supporting FP&A process across all of Versant’s various network and digital businesses. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the Versant leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the full planning process for a publicly traded company.

The Financial Planning and Analysis team is responsible for all planning and estimate cycles, internal reporting and related analysis for Versant financial results. The team also oversees the preparation of financial analyses for a wide spectrum of audiences including Versant Senior management, Investor Relations, Business Unit leadership, and external audiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with Director, FP&A with ongoing refinement of overall financial targets across the Company and working with business unit operational finance teams to understand trends in all pacings and estimates
• Serving as a key FP&A contact for the BU finance team in Entertainment, Cable News, and Sports Production, overseeing P&L for those businesses
• Ideating with Director, FP&A in ensuring process for all planning cycles (budget, quarterly forecasts / close, long-range plans) is as efficient as possible, including establishing a single set of standard reports across all Finance teams
• Supporting financial analysis for all planning cycles – requiring in-depth understanding of business submissions, performing trend analysis, and identifying risks/opportunities
• Coordinate and actively participate in reviews with senior leaders
• Other Analysis & Ad Hoc Projects:
  • Identify opportunities to create value-added financial analysis
  • Participating in other ad hoc projects

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance and Accounting

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred
• Solid interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
• Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP Accounting/Business Warehouse and BPC software a plus
• FP&A experience preferred
• Excellent Computer / Analysis Skills

Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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