Senior Financial Analyst - Media

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bloomberg Finance FP&A is seeking an experienced professional to join the Bloomberg Media Financial Planning & Analysis team in New York. You will support senior leadership with consolidated revenue reporting, forecasting, planning and strategic analysis to inform business decisions.

You will develop executive-ready insight, build robust Excel models, and partner with cross-functional teams to understand drivers of performance across revenue streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of FP&A, business analytics, or corporate/strategic finance experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to synthesize data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated revenue reporting and analysis, partnering with finance teams.
• Develop executive-ready reporting and visualizations for senior leadership.
• Support forecasts and annual planning with independent revenue outlook.
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial models and KPIs.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Power BI

Alteryx

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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At Bloomberg Finance we are committed to providing world-class support to our business partners by providing insight into business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership. You will join the Bloomberg Media Financial Planning & Analysis team, supporting senior leadership through consolidated financial reporting and analysis, forecasting and planning, and strategic decision support. You’ll play a key role in developing a holistic view of Bloomberg Media’s revenue performance and outlook, while partnering across the business on financial and strategic analyses that inform senior management decisions.

We’ll trust you to

• Develop a strong understanding of Bloomberg Media’s businesses, revenue models, products, strategic priorities, and key financial and operating drivers.
• Lead consolidated revenue reporting and analysis, partnering with business Finance teams to understand performance and outlook and identify key drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Produce concise, executive-ready reporting, analysis and visualizations that synthesize performance, outlook and key takeaways for senior leadership.
• Support periodic forecasts and annual planning by consolidating business inputs, reviewing and challenging assumptions, and developing an independent perspective on the revenue outlook.
• Apply critical thinking and rigorous analysis to internal and external data to evaluate business performance, identify trends, and answer complex financial and strategic questions.
• Partner closely with Media Strategy on strategic analyses and cross-functional projects, including market and opportunity sizing, business case development, benchmarking, and other analyses supporting senior management decisions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality Excel-based models and analyses to evaluate financial performance, key KPIs, business opportunities, and strategic scenarios.
• Develop recurring competitive and market analysis, monitoring industry trends and competitor financial performance to identify relevant insights and implications for Bloomberg Media.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and automate reporting, planning and analytical processes to increase efficiency, consistency and accessibility.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field of study.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, business analytics, or corporate or strategic finance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex problems, analyze financial and operational data, and draw actionable conclusions.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise insights and effectively communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using enterprise financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

We’d love to see:

• Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar data and analytics tools, a plus.
• Experience in Media or a business with multiple commercial models, a plus.

Salary Range = 110,000-150,000 USD Annual+ Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others.

The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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