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About the Role

Partner with leadership to identify growth avenues, evaluate opportunities, and provide financial rigor to translate ambitious ideas into actionable decisions. This is a senior, highly visible individual contributor role requiring strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

Own financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
Shape long-term growth strategy by developing strategic plans and identifying/sizing new opportunities.
Evaluate strategic partnerships and business development opportunities by building business cases and assessing feasibility.
Assess M&A and investment opportunities through financial modeling, strategic fit analysis, due diligence, and integration planning.
Build executive-level reporting and decision frameworks for revenue, growth trends, operational performance, and KPIs.
Analyze monetization and expansion opportunities, monitoring competitive dynamics.
Serve as the primary financial liaison to Hearst, coordinating with corporate finance and other partners.
Own essential financial operations including accounts payable, bookkeeping oversight, and board document preparation.

Requirements

7-12+ years of experience in strategy, business development, corporate development, financial strategy, or related fields.
Experience in a high-growth technology or digital marketplace environment is ideal; investment banking or consulting experience is also valued.
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to build models, pressure-test assumptions, and develop scenarios.
Demonstrated experience evaluating or executing strategic partnerships, investments, M&A transactions, or other growth initiatives.
Ability to operate as both a strategic thought partner and hands-on executor.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses for senior audiences.
An entrepreneurial, learning-oriented approach and comfort building processes from the ground up.
Experience with technology, digital marketplaces, payments, or transaction-based business models is preferred.
Genuine enthusiasm for the automotive enthusiast community is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; an MBA or comparable advanced experience is a plus.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Long-range financial modeling
Variance analysis
Scenario planning
Strategic planning
Business case development
Financial modeling
M&A analysis
Due diligence
Executive reporting
Data analysis
Monetization analysis
Communication
Influencing
Relationship building

Location

SF Bay Area
New York metro area
Remote (CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI)

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
MBA or comparable advanced experience is a plus

Salary/Compensations

$147,973–$204,365 USD (San Francisco)
$144,900–$174,544 USD (New York City)

Benefits

Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Hybrid work flexibility.
Employee Resource Groups.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
401(k) plan with company match.

About the Company

Hearst Magazines' portfolio of 30 powerful brands inspires and entertains audiences across all media platforms.
Hearst Magazines' print and digital assets reach millions of readers and site visitors each month.
A global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world.