Subscriptions Revenue Contractor

The Washington Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking a temporary Subscriptions Revenue Contractor to support revenue modeling and forecasting for the B2C subscriptions business. This independent engagement will partner with Subscriptions and FP&A teams to develop forecasts and KPI models for the FY27 budget.

This role emphasizes building reliable financial analyses, translating assumptions into forecasts, and delivering timely insights to support budgeting and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling, revenue forecasting, budgeting, or related financial analysis.
• Experience analyzing subscription revenue, subscription models, or recurring-revenue businesses.
• Experience developing and analyzing business KPIs and incorporating performance drivers into forecasts.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with accuracy and reliability in financial models.
• Ability to evaluate assumptions, identify inconsistencies, and clearly communicate findings.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive analytical work and deliver reliable outputs for budgeting/forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain revenue models and forecasts for the B2C subscriptions business to support FY27 budgeting and financial planning.
• Model subscription business KPIs and their impact on revenue performance and forecasts.
• Partner with Subscriptions and FP&A stakeholders to understand business assumptions and inputs for forecasting.
• Analyze forecast outputs and assumptions to identify variances or inconsistencies needing review.
• Provide dedicated analytical support to help the teams complete timely revenue forecasts.

Skills

Financial modeling

Revenue forecasting

Budgeting

KPIs & forecasting

Analytical skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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 News 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 Washington Post is seeking a temporary Subscriptions Revenue Contractor to support revenue modeling and forecasting for the B2C subscriptions business. This role will partner with the Subscriptions and FP&A teams to develop subscription revenue forecasts and key performance indicator (KPI) modeling in support of the FY27 budget.

This is a temporary independent contractor engagement designed to provide dedicated analytical support for subscriptions revenue planning and forecasting.

What Motivates You

• You enjoy building financial models that help teams understand business performance and plan for the future.
• You are interested in subscription businesses and the key performance indicators that drive revenue.
• You enjoy translating business assumptions and performance data into clear, reliable forecasts.
• You are highly analytical and take pride in producing accurate, well-supported financial analysis.
• You enjoy partnering across Finance and business teams to solve complex analytical problems.
• You are comfortable working independently and providing focused support against time-sensitive planning priorities.

How You'll Support The Mission

• Develop and maintain revenue models and forecasts for the B2C subscriptions business to support FY27 budgeting and financial planning.
• Model subscription business KPIs and their impact on revenue performance and forecasts.
• Partner with Subscriptions and FP&A stakeholders to understand business assumptions, incorporate relevant inputs, and support subscription revenue planning.
• Analyze forecast outputs and underlying assumptions to identify potential variances, inconsistencies, or areas requiring further review.
• Provide dedicated analytical support to help the Subscriptions and FP&A teams complete accurate and timely revenue forecasts.

Qualifications

The Skills and Experience You Bring

• Experience with financial modeling, revenue forecasting, budgeting, or related financial analysis.
• Experience analyzing subscription revenue, subscription business models, or related recurring-revenue businesses.
• Experience developing and analyzing business KPIs and incorporating performance drivers into financial forecasts.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability in financial models.
• Ability to evaluate assumptions, identify inconsistencies, and clearly communicate findings.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with Finance and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive analytical work and deliver reliable outputs in support of budgeting and forecasting processes.