Job Description:
About Our Organization:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to
consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print,
digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for
more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering
operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the
flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s,
MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow
Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market
Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS,
NWSLV).
About the Team:
Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data,
Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge
solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users. From
revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile,
video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and
immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms
and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and
technologies.
About the Role:
The Operations Analyst will assist in multiple aspects of operations effectiveness. This role will focus on activities such as budgeting capital and operating expenses for the Technology Team. You will work across teams and products to share best practices and influence procedural decisions. You will report to the VP of Financial Operations within the Technology team, who will be your mentor as you grow within the team.
You Will:
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Understand the difference between capital and operational expenditures, and work closely with stakeholders to track spending, forecast expenses, and assist with budget activities
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Prepare analysis and reports to support senior management's tactical and strategic decisions, while identifying financial risks and opportunities
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Manage purchase requisitions, statements of work, contract renewals, internal labor costs, and coordinate funding request submissions to ensure successful execution of capital projects
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Departmental support tasks
You Have:
- 2-4 years experience with operational activities and financial project management
- A degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- Fundamental understanding of budgeting and forecasting
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Proficient with Google Suite
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History of relationship building and collaboration
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Drive a culture of continuous improvement and a growth mindset
Our Benefits
● Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
● Paid Time Off
● Retirement Plans
● Comprehensive Insurance Plans
● Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
● Education Benefits
● Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
● Commuter Transit Program
● Subscription Discounts
● Employee Referral Program
Learn more about all our US benefits
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Technology
Job Category:
General Management
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Top Skills
What We Do
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.
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