FP&A Manager | Advertising | $150k
Zanda, New York, NY, United States
Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with high-growth startups and scale-ups as they build out their finance leadership teams. We work closely with founders, CEOs, CFOs, and investors to deliver key finance hires during critical moments of growth.
Who’s the business Zanda is partnering with a private equity–backed media and advertising company generating approximately
$70M in revenue
and continuing to expand across multiple content and advertising channels. The business operates across podcasting, digital media, and live experiences, with a strong focus on building scalable monetization strategies across its platforms.
With continued growth and increasing operational complexity, the company is now looking to hire an
FP&A Manager
to strengthen financial planning capabilities and support strategic decision‑making across the organization. The role will work closely with the CFO and leadership team to improve forecasting discipline, financial visibility, and data‑driven insights.
While the company’s operational headquarters are in the Midwest,
finance leadership is based in New York , and the role will be located in NYC.
What you’ll be responsible for
Lead the company’s financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cyclesBuild and maintain detailed financial models to support strategic planning and investment decisions
Develop reporting packages and performance analysis to support executive decision-making
Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance
Partner with department leaders across marketing, production, and operations to provide financial insight and guidance
Analyze revenue performance across advertising, partnerships, and content distribution channels
Support pricing strategy and revenue optimization initiatives
Build dashboards and KPIs to track operational and financial performance
Work closely with accounting to ensure alignment between forecasts and actual results
Help strengthen planning processes, financial systems, and reporting infrastructure as the company continues to scale
What we’re looking for
7–10 years of experience across FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting capabilities
Experience partnering with senior leadership to provide financial insight and strategic analysis
Background in
advertising, media, or content‑driven businesses
strongly preferred
Currently operating as a
Finance Business Partner, Senior Financial Analyst, or FP&A Manager
Comfortable working in lean teams and taking ownership in fast‑paced, evolving environments
Experience in smaller or mid‑sized organizations where finance teams operate with high visibility and accountability
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non‑finance stakeholders
Nice to have
Experience supporting revenue modeling for advertising or media monetization businesses
Exposure to financial planning tools or ERP systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Anaplan, or similar
Background working in PE‑backed or high‑growth companies
Location New York City, hybrid working environment (in‑office 4 days a week)
Compensation Base salary up to
$150,000 + bonus and benefits
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Who’s the business Zanda is partnering with a private equity–backed media and advertising company generating approximately
$70M in revenue
and continuing to expand across multiple content and advertising channels. The business operates across podcasting, digital media, and live experiences, with a strong focus on building scalable monetization strategies across its platforms.
With continued growth and increasing operational complexity, the company is now looking to hire an
FP&A Manager
to strengthen financial planning capabilities and support strategic decision‑making across the organization. The role will work closely with the CFO and leadership team to improve forecasting discipline, financial visibility, and data‑driven insights.
While the company’s operational headquarters are in the Midwest,
finance leadership is based in New York , and the role will be located in NYC.
What you’ll be responsible for
Lead the company’s financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cyclesBuild and maintain detailed financial models to support strategic planning and investment decisions
Develop reporting packages and performance analysis to support executive decision-making
Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance
Partner with department leaders across marketing, production, and operations to provide financial insight and guidance
Analyze revenue performance across advertising, partnerships, and content distribution channels
Support pricing strategy and revenue optimization initiatives
Build dashboards and KPIs to track operational and financial performance
Work closely with accounting to ensure alignment between forecasts and actual results
Help strengthen planning processes, financial systems, and reporting infrastructure as the company continues to scale
What we’re looking for
7–10 years of experience across FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting capabilities
Experience partnering with senior leadership to provide financial insight and strategic analysis
Background in
advertising, media, or content‑driven businesses
strongly preferred
Currently operating as a
Finance Business Partner, Senior Financial Analyst, or FP&A Manager
Comfortable working in lean teams and taking ownership in fast‑paced, evolving environments
Experience in smaller or mid‑sized organizations where finance teams operate with high visibility and accountability
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non‑finance stakeholders
Nice to have
Experience supporting revenue modeling for advertising or media monetization businesses
Exposure to financial planning tools or ERP systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Anaplan, or similar
Background working in PE‑backed or high‑growth companies
Location New York City, hybrid working environment (in‑office 4 days a week)
Compensation Base salary up to
$150,000 + bonus and benefits
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