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Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why this role matters

The Associate Director of FP&A is a key functional leader within the Finance organization who acts as a strategic partner to senior editorial and commercial stakeholders, owns critical planning processes, and leads a team responsible for delivering high‑impact financial insights. This leadership role is designed for high organizational impact — combining strong analytical rigor, business partnership, and people leadership. The Associate Director will operate as a deputy to the Senior Director of FP&A and a key member of the extended CFO leadership team, driving both execution and forward‑looking strategy.

What Motivates You

• You are a highly motivated and dedicated leader who is willing to take calculated risks to drive disruptive growth and reinvention
• You are a self‑starter who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and is able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• You are analytical and detail‑oriented, with a strong ability to interpret complex financial data and develop actionable insights.
• You enjoy building relationships and partnerships with cross‑functional stakeholders, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• You are a collaborative leader who is able to motivate and develop a team of financial analysts, foster a culture of high standards, and who is willing to go above and beyond to drive growth and innovation in our business.
• You are passionate about our mission to deliver high‑quality, impactful journalism that informs and inspires our audience.

How You Will Support The Mission Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead consolidation effort around monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, speed, and transparency
• Maintain and improve driver‑based financial models to support revenue and cost planning
• Identify risks and opportunities, proactively updating forecasts and communicating implications, in collaboration with other FP&A leaders

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with leaders across editorial, product, advertising, and subscription teams to inform decision‑making around our content strategy in News and Opinions
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that shape business strategy
• Challenge assumptions and elevate thinking to improve resource allocation and ROI

Performance Management & Reporting

• Oversee management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking
• Deliver concise, executive‑ready materials for senior leadership
• Continuously improve reporting frameworks to enhance clarity and speed

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop a team of FP&A analysts
• Foster a high‑performance culture focused on ownership, speed, and influence
• Coach team members on financial modeling, storytelling, and business partnership skills

Process Improvement & Scaling

• Drive enhancements in planning processes, systems, and tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Excel models)
• Streamline workflows to increase efficiency and enable faster decision‑making.
• Embrace AI and automation to help future‑proof core FP&A techniques and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting
• Prior people management experience required (3+ years)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of owning planning processes and influencing business decisions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and develop actionable insights
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
• Experience with FP&A systems (e.g., Oracle Hyperion, Planful) and data tools (e.g., Tableau)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting
• Prior people management experience (5+ years)
• Experience at a Fortune 500 company and/or digital media organization strongly preferred
• MBA, CFA, or CPA
• SQL/BI tools a plus

Collaboration and Office

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on‑site five days a week.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company‑paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender‑affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

The salary range for this position is: $130,300 - $242,100 Annual. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.