Manager, Finance, DTC News

• Compensation: USD 85,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

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:

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
• Strong analytical and modeling skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally, present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels

• Experience with large, complex data sets and data manipulation using SQL/Python
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI)
• Experience in media and/or consumer subscription businesses
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making
• Advanced credentials (MBA, CFA, CFI certification)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand, and influence across various levels within the organization.

• Hybrid:
  This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Salary Range - $85,000-$110,000 (bonus eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of…