Hybrid Financial Analyst: T&E & Cost Insights

HEARST MAGAZINE MEDIA INC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with the Best

Grow Your Skills

Hybrid work

Wellness package

401(k) match

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Financial Analyst to gain hands-on experience across accounting and finance, supporting T&E expenses, audits, and dashboard enhancements. You will work in a hybrid NYC setting four days a week, applying analytical skills to identify cost savings and improve processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and strong Excel proficiency, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization behind iconic brands.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated learner who is eager to take initiative, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Analyze T&E and operational spending trends, providing insights and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process optimization.
• Perform periodic and ad hoc audits of expense activity to support strong financial controls.
• Support the validation, maintenance, and enhancement of T&E dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and usability for business stakeholders.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal documentation while serving as a resource to employees on policy interpretation and compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including supporting SOX control activities and annual compliance sign-off processes.
• Coordinate lease administration activities within Visual Lease by tracking key dates, maintaining documentation, and partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes through automation, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives while contributing to special projects across accounting, finance, and operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivated learner

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Financial Analyst to gain hands-on experience across accounting and finance, supporting T&E expenses, audits, and dashboard enhancements. You will work in a hybrid NYC setting four days a week, applying analytical skills to identify cost savings and improve processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and strong Excel proficiency, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization behind iconic brands.