Director Finance - MSG Networks

Sphere Entertainment Group•New York City, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Director Finance to provide financial planning, analysis, and business partnership support for the MSGN business within Sphere Entertainment Group. This role will support all business / operations teams by delivering accurate forecasts, actionable insights, and disciplined financial management. Reporting into the Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis, the Director will play a critical role in driving the Company’s growth strategies and operational execution through strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally. The Director will help create & maintain scalable FP&A processes, evolve high-quality reporting, and partner with technical leadership to ensure investments and spend are aligned with corporate priorities. This position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and has prior experience supporting regional sports or entertainment networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
6+ years of experience in FP&A or Financial Accounting, ideally within Technology, Media, Entertainment, or similarly complex, project-based environments
Experience analyzing and modeling distribution or licensing agreements within the television, media, or streaming industry, with a strong understanding of deal economics and pricing structures
Strong technical finance skillset, including forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and cost allocation methodologies
Exceptional modeling skills and proficiency with Excel and financial planning systems (Oracle, Hyperion/EPBCS, Tableau, or comparable tools)
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.

Responsibilities

Own the preparation and delivery of monthly business review reporting, 5 monthly forecasts, an annual budget & long-range plans.
Develop and enhance financial reporting packages—including KPIs, variance analyses, and spend visibility tools—to support both operating and capital expenditures.
Partner with the Accounting team to ensure clean, accurate monthly financial results.
Analyze union labor, vendor spend, and production-based allocations to ensure accuracy, compliance with policy, and alignment with business priorities.
Build and maintain compensation, headcount, and workforce planning models, ensuring accuracy across full-time, contractor, and event-based staffing
Review business cases, technology investment proposals, and capital requests, providing clear financial analysis and recommendations.
Lead financial analysis and modeling for distribution deals, including pricing, tier structures, and revenue scenarios, and partner with business and legal teams to support deal evaluation and decision-making.
Monitor performance of distribution agreements versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Partner closely with the individual operating teams to monitor spend, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making with data-driven insights.
Support the SVP Financial Planning & Analysis in preparation of executive-level materials for senior leadership, including budgets, forecasts, and strategic updates
Assist operational teams with financial policies and best practices (Requisitions for proper coding, CAR forms correctly populated, competitive bid requirements, etc.)