Senior Financial Analyst, Affiliate Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together. Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis
• Assist with the monthly close process for all Horizon managed affiliates, including investigating and understanding each company's variances and related risks and opportunities to the current forecast.
• Collaborate closely with affiliate business management teams and Horizon finance teams to analyze monthly revenue/expense variances and ensure accruals and adjustments are properly recorded in the accounting records.
• Assist with monthly consolidation of affiliates into Horizon consolidated financial statements.
• Forecasting & Business Planning
• Support the monthly refresh of all affiliate company forecasts through close collaboration with affiliate business leads and Horizon finance teams.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for all Horizon managed affiliates, including evaluation of revenue, headcount needs, SG&A expenses, and overhead allocations.
• Assist in preparation of board of director materials.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of client utilization and profitability reporting.
• Ad-hoc Requests/Other
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special assignment, as needed.
• Identify areas of improvement within existing financial and reporting processes and make recommendations for enhancements to current practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tools to improve financial processes

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects and adhering to deadlines
• Analytical and critical thinker with the ability to dig deep into the details but present high-level findings to management
• Strong time management skills and ability to switch focus as necessary
• Maintain a positive attitude and be able to adapt to changes
• Self-confident and proactive in building relationships internally and externally
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all members of the organization and all levels of management
• Detail oriented
• Preferred Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting / economics preferred
• 4+ relevant years of experience in FP&A / corporate finance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; high proficiency in Excel and advanced modelling skills
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and US GAAP
• Understanding of Financial Statements
• Experience with NetSuite or similar G/L systems is a plus
• Interest in the media industry is a strong plus, though prior experience is not a necessity
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• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
• None
• Physical Activity and Work Environment
• There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment.
• Salary Range
• $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
• A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the ro

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