Finance Operations Lead: AI-Driven Tech Budget Governance

News Corporation

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 165,000 - 215,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

News Corp, specifically Dow Jones - Technology, is seeking a Principal - Finance Operations in NYC to transform a manual, spreadsheet-driven function into an AI-enabled, systems-oriented operating model. You will own the financial cadence for Technology Operations and redesign how planning and governance work across capital and operating investments, including a $300M+ budget.

You will report to the Vice President - Head of Financial Operations and collaborate with senior leadership to build

Qualifications

Over 12 years in business operations, FP&A, PMO, or related leadership roles supporting technology or enterprise operations.
Significant experience managing budgets, forecasts, capitalization planning, and executive financial reporting within complex organizations.
Proven track record redesigning operating models, governance frameworks, planning processes, or business management functions.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional transformation in ambiguous, high-impact environments while influencing senior leaders across multiple functions.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Own the Technology Operations business management function, establishing the operating rhythm for planning, forecasting, decision support, governance, and execution.
Lead the redesign of the FY28 budget process.
Oversee the operating cadence for the $300M+ Product & Technology budget.
Reengineer recurring financial and operational workflows by replacing manual processes with automation and durable management systems.
Partner with Finance, Sourcing, HR, PMO, and Technology executives to translate strategic priorities into annual and multi-year operating plans.
Improve governance and planning across triads by strengthening decision-making, planning discipline, accountability, and operating transparency.
Build and evolve executive dashboards, KPIs, and operating reviews.
Oversee vendor and investment governance across a complex technology portfolio.
Establish scalable governance and financial controls across planning, forecasting, reporting, capitalization, and monthly operating reviews.
Identify and deliver cost optimization opportunities while protecting service quality and transformation objectives.
Continuously raise the standard for business operations and execution excellence.