The Business Manager will be responsible for the development of the business management goals and objectives of the Company. This person will also provide support to the Director of FP&A.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage and contribute to the annual budgeting and long-range planning activities of the organization
- Develop budgets and monthly rolling forecasts with P&L managers that align with Farm Journal goals
- Prepare, in partnership with CFO, FP&A manager & accounting team, financial reports and analysis for monthly operating reviews and provide supporting entries for proper recording
- Work with business leaders to further identify, report and analyze operational key performance indicators (KPI’s) that drive financial results in each line of business
- Perform analysis and report on key performance indicators (KPI) for the overall business
- Manage revenue forecasts and revenue reviews with P&L managers
- Forecast business performance and analyze leading indicators to provide insight and enable proactive business decisions
- Prepare presentations for executive leadership team and Board of Directors
- Contribute to and/or lead special projects and other ad hoc tasks
- Assist CFO in developing FP&A procedures and practices needed to support the business
Education/Skills/Professional Experience
These qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field
- Experience in Media Content Company, M&A experience a plus
- Demonstrated experience, willingness, and enthusiasm to build from the ground up and do what is needed
- Expertise in building financial models to support multiple business needs
- Superb Excel skills; proficient in database and ERP systems; Planful and Naviga a plus
- ·Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and ability to understand all aspects of the organizations business
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with all internal and external business partners
- Comfort in a remote / hybrid work environment
- Strong presenter with the ability to communicate with all levels of management, both orally and in writing
- Organized, strategically focused, detail-oriented
- A positive, can-do attitude, discretion, and candor; adaptable and flexible
- Thrives on making a difference in a fast-paced environment and a strong desire to contribute to the growth of the company
