Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

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NPR is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead Divisional financial planning, forecasting, and analytical efforts that support strategic decision-making.  You will translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations for NPR leadership and serve as a key liaison between the Finance department and organizational stakeholders.  This is an individual contributor role, with the potential to include managerial responsibility.

• →Establish and maintain oversight of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range plans for multiple Divisions within NPR — owning key modeling, analysis, and insight responsibilities.
• →Collaborate with all levels of NPR operations to develop financial plans that support company OKRs and strategic initiatives.
• →Monitor and pursue variances to budget, forecasts and long-range plans, providing actionable insights along with risks and opportunities analyses.
• →Ensure financial reports and presentations are audience-appropriate, translating complex data into clear, decision-ready information for various stakeholders.
• →Build and maintain positive, productive cross-divisional relationships to support accurate reporting and headcount planning.
• →Participate in the month-end closing process through preparation and submission of journal entries as needed.
• →Serve as a liaison between Accounting and Divisions to communicate adherence to financial procedures and policy changes.

• 7+ years of professional Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of accounting, auditing, & financial reporting.
• Advanced data manipulation skills (MS Excel, Google Sheets).
• Proven ability to think critically,  frame issues, and present optimal solutions. 
• Demonstrated ability to build confidence and trust with division members and external business partners.

• Professional experience operating and building reports within Workday Adaptive Planning and OfficeConnect, or similar applications.
• Media industry experience.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. location at least 3 days a week. The employee must also reside in Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro area.

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

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