Head of Economic Department

As Head of the Economic Department at Keshet Group you will be responsible for managing and leading the economic department, reporting directly to the CFO.

This role involves guiding the company's economic and business strategy processes, identifying opportunities and risks, conducting advanced economic analyses for the broadcasting schedule and organizational activities, and generating deep strategic insights to enhance business and economic performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the group’s economic and analytics department.
• Provide professional support to Keshet Group’s core business, including overseeing financial aspects of transactions, due diligence, M&A activities, economic feasibility studies, valuations, financing solutions, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration processes.
• Collaborate with all organizational departments, measure activities and profitability, and conduct economic feasibility studies on various projects.
• Work closely with the group’s management and key stakeholders, providing economic and strategic support to decision-makers, and enhancing decision-making processes through data-driven insights.
• Lead complex presentation processes, prepare presentations for both internal and external stakeholders, including the board of directors.
• Participate in management meetings and strategic discussions.

Job Requirements:

• At least 6 years of experience in a similar role within consulting firms or leading business organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / economics / business administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – a significant advantage.
• Master’s degree in economics – a significant advantage.
• Experience in leading and supporting large-scale transactions both domestically and internationally.
• High-level presentation and communication skills in Hebrew and English.
• Ability to manage complex processes.

Required Skills:

• Advanced economic analysis and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning.
• High sense of capability and self-efficacy.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change.
• Assertiveness and resilience.
• Excellent proficiency in Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.