Our client, a leading media company, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their offices in New York. This role will be charged with leading the annual budget and forecast planning and producing other key deliverables. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with high exposure to the workings of a Fortune 500 company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee annual budget planning and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.

• Create financial models to support forecasting and budgeting and to assist in the evaluation of strategic business decisions.

• Respond to inquiries and requests from internal and external clients for financial data.

• Assist in preparation of monthly variance and forecasting reporting packages, weekly revenue reporting, and quarterly Board of Director meeting materials.

• Perform ad-hoc analyses on profitability, revenue trends, and other business needs as they arise.

• Support process improvement initiatives.

• Liaise with relevant business leads to ensure accurate data gathering, and quality budget and forecast submissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, Accounting or a relevant field.

• 5-8 years experience financial analysis

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Expertise building financial models

• Experience with IBM Cognos a plus

• CPA or MBA preferred