Senior Director, Planning & Performance

Dow Jones & Co.Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award‐winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.Job Description: About the Role: As Senior Director - Planning & Performance, you will lead the analytical and financial backbone of the Research, Consulting, and Community organization. You will own the planning, modeling, and performance infrastructure that underpins global growth, margin management, and capital allocation decisions. You will be a primary connector to the broader Strategy & Operations vertical and key cross‐functional partners including Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Product. You will report to the SVP - Head of Research.You Will:Own the annual operating plan (AOP) and long‐range planning (LRP) processes within Research, Consulting & CommunityDevelop revenue, cost, and margin models aligned to ambitious growth and expansion objectivesDrive forecasting rigor and performance transparencyLead the standardization of service packaging, pricing architecture, and expansion playbooks within the Research, Consulting & Community organization to support new market entry and repeatable growthEnsure constant alignment with Sales and Commercial teams as well as broader business unit and corporate strategyBe the portfolio's primary analytical interface to Strategy & Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales Operations, and Product leadershipBuild and manage high‐quality, highly visual, real‐time dashboards spanning revenue mix, profitability, utilization, pricing realization, and ROIImplement KPI frameworks in alignment with Sales and Commercial teamsDevelop resource allocation, utilization, and backlog forecasting models to ensure operational readiness in support of growth targetsStructure rigorous business cases for new service launches, geographic expansion, and capability investmentsConduct scenario modeling to inform capital allocation decisionYou Have:At least 15 years' experience in strategy, FP&A, consulting, or business operations roles within B2B information services, commodities, or advisory businessesDemonstrated experience leading planning, FP&A, strategy, or business operations functions within global, matrixed organizationsStrong financial acumen including P&L literacy, forecasting, pricing strategy, capacity planning, and marginAdvanced financial modeling capability and strong commercial acumenProven ability to partner effectively across Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Product to align financial discipline with commercial ambitionExperience supporting P&L leaders in high‐growth, performance‐driven environmentsAbility to translate complex market and operational dynamics into decision‐grade insight for senior executivesReadiness, desire, and ability to extend into direct management of enablement teamsMBA or graduate degree in another business discipline (preferred) -OR- equivalent work experienceOur BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare PlansPaid Time OffRetirement PlansComprehensive Insurance PlansLifestyle programs & Wellness ResourcesEducation BenefitsFamily Care Benefits & Caregiving SupportCommuter Transit ProgramSubscription DiscountsEmployee Referral ProgramLearn more about all our US benefits.Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets.Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need.Location Washington D.C. NYC – 1211 Ave of the AmericasJob Category General ManagementUnion Status Non‐Union roleBase Pay Range $185,000 - $230,000Bonus Eligibility For bonus‐eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.Benefits Eligibility For benefits‐eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.Business Area Dow Jones – Energy#LI-Hybrid #LI-HybridJob_Req_52109PI283230964#J-18808-Ljbffr