Director - Financial Planning and Analysis - Gannett - McLean

Job description
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is a key member of the overall team that is responsible for the company’s financial planning, reporting and analysis, and will provide this information to executive leadership, as well as other internal and external audiences. The team work closely with business segment FP&A and reporting teams to develop annual budgets, long-range scenarios, quarterly forecasts and various related financial deliverables to be utilized in strategic decision-making. The position and is based in Tyson’s Corner, VA and reports into the VP, Financial Planning and Analysis.


Responsibilities
Lead in the development and execution of the Company’s financial planning process including annual plans, monthly and quarterly forecasts, as well as its long-range financial plans in close partnership with the financial leadership team. This includes both the operating and capital budgets.
Assist with the review and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance of the business to determine key drivers impacting the Company’s performance.
Support Investor Relations and Treasury on financial forecasts and metrics.
Lead the day-to-day management of the capital budget.
Coordinate with the M&A team in understanding and modeling consolidated financial impact of acquisitions and partnerships.
Aid in various ad-hoc financial analyses and projects and take a leadership role in the development of financial improvement initiatives and business cases for strategic initiatives.

Requirements
7-10 years of finance experience; FP&A specific experience a plus.
BS/BA Degree; MBA, CFA or CPA preferred.
Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships and work effectively with all internal and external constituencies.
Excellent people management, leadership and development skills coupled with the ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid changes are essential.
Must have the highest standards of accuracy, organization and precision and the ability to think creatively and strategically while acting tactically.
Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity. Must be assertive, highly-driven and self-motivated.
Experience working with a business in transition preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with well-developed analytical capabilities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. SAP Business Objects Planning & Consolidation skills highly desirable.

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