Manager, Ad Sales Finance - Entertainment Digital & Streaming

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player in the Entertainment Digital business, supporting NBC Entertainment & Bravo, along with support for Versant Entertainment (USA, Oxygen, E!, Syfy) through our CSA. This role will also serve as a key member assisting with broader digital portfolio reporting & analysis across the NBCU portfolio. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU Ad Sales through daily exposure/interaction with Pricing, Sales, Planning, Marketing, Research, and Division Finance functions.

Requirements

Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university
4+ years of finance experience
Prior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media or entertainment company highly desired
Ability to perform in-depth, detailed analyses, while summarizing key takeaways.
Demonstrated analytical strength and process mindset – ability to identify and resolve key issues quickly
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Robust interpersonal skills and a team player, willing to collaborate effectively.
Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner
Aptitude to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support to Sr. Director, Ad Sales Finance in fundamental reporting and analysis
Ownership of Sales Entertainment brand reporting and metrics analysis (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Support Entertainment revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates), including consolidating and analyzing submissions from multiple site teams
Assist in creating executive level presentations for budget, LRP, and forecast cycles
Research drivers of key variances and trends (Pricing, Traffic Performance, Sell-thru, etc.)
Assist in monthly financial close
Improve depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
Leverage best practices with peers to develop consistent processes for the entire Digital Portfolio
Execute ad hoc historical advertising spending reporting requests
Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales & Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, Operative, Salesforce, Microstrategy, etc.)
Work with Sales team to ensure that sales data is financially accurate
Develop expertise in digital ad market trends, growth, and competition
Work cross-functionally with sales, strategy, planning, and inventory