Job Description

North Equity is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage financial planning and analysis across its portfolio of well-regarded media companies.  Working closely with executive and operating stakeholders, you will facilitate business planning, analyze performance, and identify opportunities to better operate and scale the underlying businesses.  To do so, you will develop, implement, and optimize North Equity’s FP&A structure, build financial models, and manage processes designed to adapt to a dynamic, high-paced environment.  As the primary business partner responsible for budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business intelligence, you will provide valuable insights at each level of the organization.  This individual will report to the finance organization at North Equity and collaborate with the accounting, M&A, and operational managers across North Equity’s portfolio of companies.  This is a high-visibility individual contributor role with an exceptional opportunity for advancement as North Equity grows its business through M&A and organic initiatives.  

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, quick learner who can manage, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.  Success in the role will require the ability to see the big picture, yet work at a detailed level to ensure accuracy and results. You will work with our team to refine our financial planning and analysis program, adding efficiency and flexibility required to move quickly and adapt to changing requirements.  You will become a key business partner to connect, unify, and empower cross-functional teams to do their best work.

Responsibilities include

• Help develop and maintain a metrics-driven infrastructure to drive profitability and support  business expansion
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for North Equity and its portfolio companies 
• Analyze monthly financial results and produce insights from both a financial and operational perspective
• Develop and maintain KPIs, business intelligence dashboards, and management reports
• Own financial planning and reporting processes and timelines
• Serve as a business partner to members of the North Equity and portfolio company teams
• Providing critical insights on matters of growth, corporate development, and other strategic initiatives.
• Track intercompany allocations and transactions to ensure accurate financial planning 
• Prepare presentations for investors, Board of Directors, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Upgrade budgeting, forecasting, scorecard, and reporting software to scale the business

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate financial planning & analysis
• Experience working within a dynamic, high-growth, multi-entity business structure
• Mastery of assumption-driven, bottom-up financial modeling and concepts
• Keen ability to translate complex business concepts into detailed financial models
• Experience modeling IS/BS/CF financial statements and supporting schedules
• Expert user of Microsoft Excel required; planning and analytics software (Oracle Hyperion Planning, Adaptive Planning, Etc.) a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders  at all levels

The Person

• A proactive, highly-organized team player with a detail-oriented approach to work 
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Previous work experience in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Media or technology company experience is a plus
• Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently 
• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute effectively in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities
• Must be able to work extended, non-traditional hours as needed during peak periods such as month-end close, quarter-end reporting, and annual budgeting preparation

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