Senior Financial Analyst, Ad Sales

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

13d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst of Pricing and Sales Forecasting is responsible for Broadcast Golf pricing, forecasting, and revenue analysis. The role prepares advertising sales revenue financial models for NBC Golf across key financial forecasting cycles, including budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, monthly operational reviews and pacing, and other estimates and presentations. It analyzes weekly sales risks and opportunities by identifying core drivers such as ratings, price, and volume for NBC Broadcast Golf. The position also assists the Senior Director with quarterly updates of Ventures, Specials, and Time Sales financials and is responsible for key sales finance functions, including monthly close. The role works with Strategic Planning on inventory and capacity utilization analysis, cash forecasting, and scatter sales analysis to help determine potential pricing. It also supports ad hoc analyses of the financial impact of schedule changes and program purchases, as well as program and daypart profitability. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least four days per week in the office; the company may change in-office requirements.

Requirements

Four-year degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in financial management, revenue modeling, and analysis.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work well under time constraints.
Solid analytical and financial modeling skills.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Solid communication and presentation skills.
Robust interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Prior Ad Sales Finance experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare Ad Sales revenue financial models for NBC Golf across budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, monthly operational reviews and pacing, and other estimates and presentations.
Analyze and report weekly sales risks and opportunities for NBC Broadcast Golf by identifying core drivers such as ratings, price, and volume.
Assist the Senior Director with quarterly updates of Ventures, Specials, and Time Sales financials.
Perform key sales finance functions, including monthly close.
Work with Strategic Planning on inventory and capacity utilization analysis.
Support cash forecasting and scatter sales analysis to determine potential pricing.
Conduct ad hoc analyses of the financial impact of schedule changes and program purchases, and of program and daypart profitability.