Senior Financial Analyst, Affiliate Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Who We Are

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.

What You’ll Do

Financial Analysis

• Support all FP&A activities related to Horizon’s managed affiliate companies, including reporting, business analysis, budgeting/planning and relevant KPI monitoring. Current Horizon affiliates include Horizon Media Canada, Blue Hour Studios, One Horizon, Horizon Commerce, Horizon Big, and Horizon Business.
• 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

Who You Are

• 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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

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 role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.