Financial Reporting Manager

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.

It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more. 

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Manager to join our Finance team. This individual will play a critical role in providing executive-level insights through dashboards, deep-dive analyses, and modeling to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with advanced technical skills, able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Department: Finance
• Reports to: SVP of Finance
• Location: New York, New York
• Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid, 2-day in office
• Annual Salary: $115,000-145,000

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Reporting & Dashboards
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards to provide real-time insights for senior executives and leadership teams.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of reporting across multiple business functions.
• Departmental Reporting
• Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly departmental financial reports.
• Partner with department leads to explain variances, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Analytical Insights
• Perform deep-dive analysis on key revenue streams, including Advertising Sales and Subscription/Reader Revenue.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize performance and drive revenue growth.
• Modeling & Strategic Support
• Build financial models to evaluate new business initiatives, strategic partnerships, and revenue opportunities.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting for executive decision-making.
• Systems & Tools
• Leverage financial and business intelligence systems, including Tableau, Salesforce, Oracle, and Hyperion, to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Drive enhancements in reporting processes through automation and data visualization.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards to provide real-time insights for senior executives and leadership teams.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of reporting across multiple business functions.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly departmental financial reports.
• Partner with department leads to explain variances, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Perform deep-dive analysis on key revenue streams, including Advertising Sales and Subscription/Reader Revenue.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize performance and drive revenue growth.
• Build financial models to evaluate new business initiatives, strategic partnerships, and revenue opportunities.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting for executive decision-making.
• Leverage financial and business intelligence systems, including Tableau, Salesforce, Oracle, and Hyperion, to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Drive enhancements in reporting processes through automation and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or related finance roles.
• Strong technical expertise in Tableau (or other BI tools), Salesforce, Oracle, and Hyperion.
• Advanced Excel and modeling skills, with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear insights.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with a focus on driving business impact.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where data-driven decision-making is valued.
• Professional growth opportunities in finance, operations, and strategy.

How To Apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.  

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Compensation And Benefits

• 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule 

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day. 

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program. 

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

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We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.