DescriptionDirector, Finance Data & AnalyticsReports to: SVP, Finance
Position Overview
Crain Communications is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance Data & Analytics to transform how finance leverages data to drive decision-making across the organization. This role will lead the development of a modern finance data ecosystem, delivering actionable insights that improve financial performance, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this leader will serve as a key partner to Finance, Business Intelligence, and business unit leaders-bridging financial expertise with advanced analytics to support growth across Crain's portfolio of media brands.Key Responsibilities
Finance Data Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute a roadmap for finance data and analytics aligned with corporate strategy
Build and lead a high-performing team of analysts and data professionals
Establish governance, standards, and best practices for financial data management
Analytics & Insights
Develop advanced financial dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting across revenue, cost, and profitability
Deliver deep-dive analyses on audience revenue, subscriptions, events, advertising, and emerging digital products
Provide actionable insights to support executive decision-making and strategic planning
Planning, Forecasting & Modeling
Enhance financial planning & analysis (FP&A) through predictive analytics and scenario modeling
Partner with FP&A to improve forecasting accuracy and automate reporting processes
Build scalable models for revenue forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization
Data Infrastructure & Tools
Partner with IT and Data teams to modernize finance data architecture (data warehouse, BI tools, etc.)
Evaluate and implement tools for reporting, visualization, and automation (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python)
Ensure integrity, consistency, and accessibility of financial data across systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a strategic partner to business leaders across editorial, events, sales, and product teams
Translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for non-finance stakeholders
Support M&A analysis, investment decisions, and new business initiativesQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
8-12+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, analytics, or related roles
Proven experience leading data-driven finance initiatives and managing teams
Strong technical skills (SQL, Excel, BI tools; Python/R a plus)
Experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools) and data warehouses
Ability to connect financial metrics to business drivers in a media, publishing, or digital environment preferred
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersKey Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Data-driven and analytically rigorous
Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
Change agent comfortable building new capabilities
Strong attention to detail with a focus on execution
About Crain Communications:
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visitcrain.com.
Environmental Demands
Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote.Employee work location is subject to change.
An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager's approval, subject to change.
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