Hallmark Cards, Inc

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Hallmark Cards, Inc$88K — $118K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in financial planning & analysis within media, entertainment, or streaming sectors.
  • Strong background in accounting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
  • Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills necessary; familiarity with coding and business intelligence tools is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on simplifying complex financial concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
  • Build and maintain robust financial models for business assessment.
  • Deliver insightful variance analyses and performance reports.
  • Enhance financial reporting packages to align with corporate objectives.
  • Conduct scenario modeling and support ad-hoc strategic projects.
  • Drive improvements in FP&A tools and processes for efficiency.
  • Collaborate across the finance department to ensure alignment and transparency.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a dynamic and evolving media landscape.
  • Opportunity to partner closely with business leaders and influence strategic decision-making.
  • Focus on professional development and enhancement of financial planning capabilities.
Full Job Description
Hallmark Media is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to play a key role in our financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role will partner closely with business leaders across the organization to deliver clear financial insights, strengthen our planning capabilities, and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic and evolving media landscape. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, the ability to turn complex financial data into meaningful insights, and a passion for financial operations.

The salary range for this job is between $88,100-$118,200. Salary rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the company's annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to assess business performance and support strategic and operational decisions.
  • Deliver clear and insightful variance analyses, performance reports, and financial dashboards for business leads and stakeholders.
  • Support financial reporting packages that align with corporate goals and provide consistent, accurate, and well-structured insights.
  • Participate in scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and ad-hoc strategic projects.
  • Contribute to improvements in FP&A tools, systems, processes, and methodologies, helping to drive efficiency and enhance financial planning capabilities.
  • Partner across the finance organization to ensure alignment, transparency, and strong business support.


BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related fields, preferably in high-growth environments within media, entertainment, or streaming.
  • Strong foundation in accounting, forecasting, and scenario planning, paired with advanced analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and variances.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel; comfort working with large data sets (experience with coding, business intelligence tools, or ERP systems a plus).


OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly explain financial information, summarize complex concepts, and influence business partners and stakeholders.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.


About Hallmark Cards, Inc

Hallmark Cards, Inc. is a private, family-owned American company based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1910 by Joyce Hall, Hallmark is the largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the United States. In addition to greeting cards, Hallmark also manufactures such products as party goods, gift wrap, and stationery. The company also operates a chain of retail stores under the Hallmark Gold Crown banner. Hallmark has a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation in the greeting card industry, and has won numerous awards for its products and advertising campaigns.
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30,000 employees
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Founded
1910

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