Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (R50030858)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking. JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Corporation is seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join the Digital & Technology Finance team based in Los Angeles, California. The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will help manage all financial planning and analysis activities for the Digital Division, including but not limited to forecasting and budgeting, cost tracking, performance analysis, and month-end close support. The Digital Division provides support for our Digital Product, Digital Platform & Growth teams, whose main activities include product management, engineering, software development, PMO, marketing, customer care, and research activities across our apps and third-party platforms.

The ideal candidate is motivated and career-oriented with a proactive approach and strong analytical, Excel, and database management skills. This is a highly visible and challenging position, rich in data analytics, providing key Budget/Forecast and actuals analysis to understand the Digital Division's financial performance. The analysis produced is key to the management team's decision-making and interpretation of financial results. The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for the preparation of key monthly financial reporting, ad hoc analysis during major planning cycles, tracking of KPIs, and creating dashboards/tools to review operational performance and initiatives.

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will collaborate closely with the business and other financial teams. As Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you are passionate about using your financial knowledge and analytical skills to navigate complex challenges.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a deep understanding of the business and leverage data to build insights
• Work closely with Director in preparation of Forecasts and Budgets
• Work with the operations to accurately forecast and track contractor costs
• Work with the accounting team to budget and monitor labor capitalization costs
• Collaborate and partner with Operations and Accounting to ensure timely submission of deliverables
• Support design and preparation of management reporting packages/presentations and perform variance analysis providing clear and concise understanding of operational and financial performance
• Own the monthly variance analysis of financial results for certain cost centers, including reviews with business partners to ensure understanding of the drivers and operational impacts
• Actively work with operations and other finance team members to improve the effectiveness of the financial planning process, assumptions, and results
• Create and maintain trackers for key operational drivers and operational expenses (such as licenses, contractors, headcount and others) and execute financial performance reporting and analysis for critical projects
• Partner with Finance Operations and Asset Management teams in creation and management of Purchase Orders and Capital Requests, Prepaid Schedules, etc. to guarantee properly accounting treatment, correct coding, compliance and alignment between actuals and forecast/budget approach
• Provide and own data analysis to be used for month-end close activities; enhance the accuracy and ensure timely delivery of financial results
• Help develop and automate reporting tools, reviews, analyses and cost tracking systems
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to evaluate the operation and business initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other highly analytical/quantitative discipline
• 7+ years of proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and month-end close activities
• Experience operating successfully and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing, results-oriented, and customer service-oriented environment
• Significant analytical and financial modeling experience and data mining knowledge
• Working knowledge of Financial Systems, i.e., JDE/Hubble/Workday financials
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the aptitude to communicate with all levels of management
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including database management and query design
• Independent and entrepreneurial nature with a demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize activities, manage timelines, and deal effectively with pressure and show deep intellectual curiosity
• Ability to be a team player with a highly collaborative and team-oriented work style
• Proactive individual with a strong work ethic who seeks additional responsibility
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Positive attitude and solutions-oriented approach, and the ability to develop strong relationships with others and communicate effectively
• Familiarity with working in or with large and complex organizations

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• SQL and other coding skills
• CPA, MBA and/or relevant professional accreditation

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $114,000.00-126,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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