Director, Strategic Finance & Investor Relations

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
160K-190K Annually
Mid level
AdTech • Consumer Web • Digital Media • eCommerce • Marketing Tech
People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher.
The Role
The Director of Strategic Finance & Investor Relations at People Inc. will support senior leadership, drive strategic insights, and manage investor relations, focusing on financial analysis and executive communication.
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Job Title

Director, Strategic Finance & Investor Relations

Job Description

About The Position | Major Goals and Objectives and Location Requirements:

People Incorporated is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Director, Strategic Finance & Investor Relations for an important role within the Office of the CFO. This role will serve as a key support for the senior leadership team, with visibility into and participation in strategic initiatives, investor relations, and executive-level decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in corporate finance, exceptional analytical capabilities, and experience operating in high-performance environments. This individual will work cross-functionally across finance and operations and play a key role in driving strategic insights, financial analysis, and executive communications.

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Team | The Team and/or Brand:

The team partners closely with finance and operations to deliver strategic insights, conduct in-depth financial analysis, and support key business initiatives that drive organizational performance. Operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, the department helps shape corporate strategy by providing analytical rigor, executive-level communications, and visibility into initiatives that influence both internal leadership and external stakeholders.

About The Position’s Contributions:  Weight % Accountabilities, Actions, and Expected Measurable Results

50%

  • Prepare Board of Directors and executive-level materials, including financial performance updates, strategic initiative progress reports, and key business insights.

  • Support the Investor Relations function by coordinating and managing quarterly earnings processes and logistics, including earnings release, investor deck and earnings call preparation, as well as ongoing  analyst and shareholder analysis and communication.

  • Partner with senior management on strategic finance initiatives, including capital allocation, share repurchase, and sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) analyses to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.

  • Maintain and enhance strategic finance reference materials, including valuation analyses, cap table scenarios, peer benchmarking, and key internal performance metrics.

​20%

  • Lead complex financial modeling, business analysis, and ad hoc analytical projects to support operational and strategic decision-making.

​20%

  • Develop high-quality presentations and executive communications for internal and external stakeholders.

10%

  • Provide support across broader finance functions and special projects as needed.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus but not required.

Experience:

  • 4–7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, strategic finance, FP&A, or related fields.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

  • Strong foundation in corporate finance, financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis.

  • Exceptional PowerPoint or Google Suite presentation development skills with the ability to create polished executive- and Board-level materials.

  • Advanced analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and intellectual curiosity.

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and execute complex projects with minimal oversight.

  • Experience supporting public company reporting, investor relations, or executive communications.

  • Strong business judgment and strategic mindset.

  • Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.

% Travel Required (Approximate): < 10%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Salary: New York: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 4 -7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting or related fields
  • Strong foundation in corporate finance and financial modeling
  • Exceptional PowerPoint or Google Suite presentation skills
  • Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

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People Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options with company-funded HSAs, mental-health resources, and dental/vision are emphasized, with transgender-inclusive coverage also listed. Inclusive family-building support via Progyny further strengthens the health offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Fully paid parental leave, adoption and fertility benefits via Progyny, Care.com backup care, and onsite mother’s rooms (where applicable) are called out. These offerings reflect broad support for a range of family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, paid sick days and holidays, plus flexible schedules and summer hours are highlighted. These options indicate breadth in paid leave and scheduling flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.

Why Work With Us

People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.

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