Hearst
Director, Financial Strategy & Operations
$148K–$204K
New York, NY, United States +2 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY, United States
San Francisco, CA, United States
San Francisco - Experience
- 7-12+ years across strategy, business development, corporate development, financial strategy, or related work; relevant investment banking or consulting experience is valued.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
About the job
Leads financial planning and analysis and partners with Bring a Trailer leadership on growth strategy, partnerships, investments, and operational execution.
What you'll do
- Own budgeting, forecasts, long-range models, variance analysis, scenario planning, and executive reporting.
- Develop growth opportunities and assess partnerships, M&A, investments, and monetization initiatives.
- Serve as the financial liaison to Hearst and oversee financial operations, including accounts payable, bookkeeping, and board documents.
What they ask for
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including independently building models and translating analysis into recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating or executing strategic partnerships, investments, M&A, or other significant growth initiatives.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to advise senior audiences and work across functions.
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to building processes and operating rhythms in a lean environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with technology, digital marketplaces, payments, or transaction-based business models; enthusiasm for automotive enthusiasts.
- MBA or comparable advanced experience.
Pay
$147,973 — $204,365 USD (base salary)
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