Subscriptions Revenue Forecaster (Contract)

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

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.