Junior Financial Analyst

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX News Media is looking for a curious, detail-oriented and results-driven Junior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team in New York City. As the Jr. Financial Analyst, you will analyze and report on the weekly, monthly and annual performance of FOX News Media and its business units. You also may take ownership of cost and revenue budgets across specific departments, which you will run as if they were each a small business. Throughout, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, operations and management as we strive to meet our business goals.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting of revenues and expenses

• Analyze financial performance across FNM

• Create insightful reports for management

• Book journal entries and estimates

• Support month-end close activities, including variance analysis, to ensure timely delivery of financial results

• Handle day-to-day requests that require financial approval

• Work with operating divisions to manage costs

• Perform some accounts payable duties such as reviewing and reconciling invoices, code documents to G/L accounts, processing expense reports, and other duties as assigned

• Utilize and further optimize Workday Adaptive and Workforce Planning

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A strong desire to learn about the Media industry and FOX businesses

• A team-oriented mentality paired with the ability to work independently

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with Finance and Accounting topics and language

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT MANDATORY

• An exceptional academic track record

• 0-1 years of experience in a related field

• Prior internship/experience in Corporate Finance or Accounting

• A degree in Finance or Accounting

• Familiarity with databases and/or financial systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive, Coupa)