Senior Financial Analyst
The Washington Post Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior FP&A role at The Washington Post. DC-Washington-TWP · full-time · $85,100–$127,700 base.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate with HR compensation on incentive plans for current staff and new hires
- Work out quarterly and annual sales incentives across sales teams, then send reps their quarterly payout statements
- Give Financial Accounting estimates and accruals for incentive payouts, and reconcile them through quarterly true-ups
- Prepare financial analysis for finance leaders and partner teams to inform planning and operational choices
- Find ways to improve finance processes and reporting with colleagues across the finance team
What you bring
- At least five years of experience in financial planning, modeling, and analysis
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related area
- Strong command of MS Excel and experience handling complex, high-volume data
Who this fits
This role suits an independent, detail-focused analyst who can turn complex financial findings into clear information for senior managers. It calls for regular collaboration across finance, HR compensation, accounting, and sales. The role is based on-site five days a week, with stated exceptions for newsgathering and business travel.
From the employer
Join the future of news
We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
About Our Team
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
Why This Role Matters
The Washington Post’s FP&A department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling, planning, and analysis. This role requires advanced Excel skills but also a sense of creativity and curiosity in the evolving operation of a modern media organization. The position will focus on supporting the sales incentive and commission calculation process and helping department leaders have concise understanding of their team’s incentive build.
The desired candidate will be self-sufficient and self-directed in managing their core FP&A responsibilities, connect details to the big picture, and communicate timely business insights to inform management decision-making. This will be a highly visible role across the entire senior leadership team.
What Motivates You
You are hungry to challenge the status quo, always looking to improve how we work, challenge assumptions, and raise the bar.
You are passionate about automation and continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes and apply AI to solve problems in innovative ways.
You strive to be impactful, aligning your work with the broader goals of supporting quality journalism and business sustainability.
You are communicative, capable of building strong relationships across departments and simplifying complex ideas for a variety of audiences.
You have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, ensuring accuracy in financial analysis and reliability in the deliverables for senior leadership.
How You'll Support the Mission
Serve as primary FP&A liaison to the HR compensation department, helping to ensure clarity across incentive plans for existing and newly hired employees.
Calculate quarterly and annual sales incentives across all sales teams and distribute payout statements to sales reps on a quarterly basis.
Work closely with our Financial Accounting partners to provide incentive payout estimates/accruals and quarterly true-ups.
Provide regular ad hoc financial analysis to finance leaders, and cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and operational decisions.
Proactively identify and highlight opportunities for financial process and reporting improvements by partnering with other members of the finance team.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
5+ years of financial planning, modeling, and analysis experience.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
High proficiency in utilizing MS Excel.
Comfortable with large volumes of complex data and presenting findings to senior management.
Proven presentation and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of management.
Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.
Compensation and Benefits
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is:
$85,100 - $127,700 AnnualThe actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
Your story awaits. Apply today!
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.