Manager, Finance - Digital & Streaming

About the position

The Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player on the team supporting NBC Entertainment, Cable Networks (Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SyFY, USA, and Universal Kids), and our Syndicated Shows. This role will also serve as a key person assisting with broader digital portfolio reporting 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to Senior Director, Ad Sales Finance in fundamental reporting and analysis
• Ownership of Sales portfolio reporting and metrics analysis (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Support portfolio revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates), including consolidating and analyzing submissions from multiple site teams by owning Forecasting modeling.
• 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, Operative, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, 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 on ad hoc, Sales related projects
• Represent Portfolio Finance on key Ad Sales initiatives (systems enhancements, research/measurement, etc.)

Requirements

• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university
• 5+ 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 build financial models (i.e.: advanced excel skills) and presentations for senior leadership
• 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
• Demonstrates leadership skills, especially ability to influence and lead change in cross-functional teams
• Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other discounts and perks