TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and analysis for multiple business units within TEGNA. This role focuses on ensuring accurate financial data, managing budgets, tracking costs, and supporting operational teams with financial insights to drive efficiency and profitability.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and periodic forecasts
• Track and report variances against budget, highlighting discrepancies to relevant teams
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Track content and sales costs, as well as other operational expenses
• Process financial transactions related to expenses, vendor payments, and revenue recognition
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial operations
• Other duties as necessary
Performance Measures
• Satisfaction of GM and FP&A leadership
• Accuracy and timeliness in forecasting, month-end processes, and budgets
• Capability to manage financial tasks for multiple business units
Requirements:
• 3+ years in financial operations, accounting, or business support roles, preferably in the media or broadcasting industry
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across different teams
• Ability to meet short/long term deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Problem-solving mindset for resolving financial discrepancies
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.