Senior Director, Finance

Job Description:

About Our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role

The Senior Director, Finance will play a critical leadership role in driving the financial performance and strategic direction of this key division within Dow Jones. You will serve as a strategic financial advisor to the operating team, providing insights and guidance to enable data-driven decision-making and ensure the Energy business achieves its financial and operational goals. You will report to the SVP, Finance, and will have two direct reports. You will be based in New York, NY, at our headquarters.

You Will:

P&L Ownership:

• Have full accountability for the P&L statement, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Maximize revenue growth by leveraging financial insights to develop innovative strategies, optimize product offerings, and identify new market opportunities.
• Monitor and manage costs, ensuring operational efficiency and margin optimization.

Operational Excellence:

• Establish and track key performance indicators across revenue and costs.
• Enhance financial reporting and data integrity to support accurate decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments for optimal resource and headcount management.
• Effectively integrate potential acquisitions into Dow Jones Energy processes, ensuring alignment with existing operational frameworks.

Strategic Leadership:

• Serve as a key financial advisor to the Energy leadership team, helping shape and balance short-term performance with long-term strategic goals.
• Work closely with sales leadership and other cross-functional leaders to pinpoint opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Lead the Budget and Long Range Plan strategic planning process.
• Enhance collaboration across Dow Jones business units and leverage enterprise-wide opportunities.

Market and Competitive Analysis:

• Understand industry trends, market changes, and competition to inform business decisions.
• Deliver strategic insights and recommendations to leadership based on thorough market analysis.

You Have:

• Analytical Expertise: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify and address critical financial issues.
• Financial Modeling Proficiency: Advanced financial modeling skills with high proficiency in Excel, enabling detailed and strategic analysis.
• Operational & Strategic Insight: Strong operational background with the capability to implement financial plans effectively. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, translating complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in financial roles with a track record of progressive responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic financial plans.
• Exceptional analytical and financial skills, adept in KPI management.
• Leadership qualities that emphasize collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of inspiring and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Finance

Job Category:

Finance

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $185,000 - $230,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..