Manager, News Finance, Direct-to-Consumer

Overview
This role serves as a key finance partner supporting the growth and performance of CNBC and MS NOW’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) businesses. These are high-profile, growth businesses that are strategically important to Versant’s long-term strategy.  The position will work cross-functionally with Analytics, Marketing, and Operations partners to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive business performance.

This individual will play a central role in developing and owning subscription revenue forecasts, enhancing visibility into subscriber behavior and key performance drivers, and improving forecasting rigor. The role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making and optimizing growth across the DTC business. The position will report to the Director of Finance, News, and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilites

• Manage revenue and expense forecasting across annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates
• Design scalable dashboards/tools for performance tracking and identify risks and opportunities
• Develop deep understanding of subscriber funnels and key metrics (acquisition, churn, LTV, ARPU) to drive strategic initiatives, identify cost savings opportunities and support key business initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Analytics, Operations, HR, and Controllership, providing investment and pricing decision support