Financial Analyst (Detroit, MI)

Description

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Crain Communications seeks a curious, proactive and highly analytical Financial Analyst to join an evolving FP&A team working onsite in our Detroit, Michigan offices.

Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, this role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business analysis across multiple brands and corporate functions. The Financial Analyst will help transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that improve decision-making and business performance.

This position offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Crain's subscription, advertising, events, digital, and data businesses.

Location

: This is position requires in-office work in downtown Detroit at least 3-days per week.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

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• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Maintain financial models supporting revenue, operating expenses, profitability, and key business drivers.
• Analyze monthly financial results and prepare variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Support revenue forecasting through analysis of bookings, renewals, pipeline activity, and business trends.
• Develop scenario analyses and identify risks and opportunities impacting financial performance.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

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• Partner with business leaders to understand financial performance and operational drivers.
• Support business case development, ROI analyses, and profitability assessments.
• Provide financial support across subscription, advertising, events, digital, and corporate functions.
• Analyze customer, product, and revenue trends to identify growth and profitability opportunities.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.