Vice President, Distribution Finance

AMC Networks•New York, NY

7d•$200,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Vice President, Distribution Finance to join our Global FP&A team, based in our New York, NY, office .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree BA/BS or equivalent working experience
10 plus years of experience in Finance or Management Consulting
Strong analytical skills and experience with reporting and data analysis
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment
Experience with data visualization tools and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Essbase, etc.)
Must be a creative problem solver and a quick thinker
Comfortable working in high pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

MBA or pursuing MBA preferred
Previous experience with negotiations, streaming, content licensing, or ad-supported cable TV is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee financial modeling of proposals as part of negotiations of MVPD and partnership opportunities
Perform financial analysis of proposed economics and make recommendations for counter proposals
Summarize proposals for executive management
Review contractual provisions during negotiations to ensure economic terms within the financial model and contract agree
Provide financial analysis to evaluate Streaming bundles and partnerships
Develop and maintain expertise on Distributors and the landscape: Analyze subscriber trends and financial history Operational strategy / positioning of products in the marketplace, including the pricing and packaging of linear and SVOD services.
Research, analyze, and summarize industry trends to inform renewal strategy
Partner with the Strategic Business Development team on analyzing new and existing methods of monetizing AMC Networks IP
Oversee monthly close, forecasting, budgeting and LRP for Affiliate, Content Licensing, Franchise, and Gaming Revenue and Expense
Support the preparation of Board of Director's Budget presentations and quarterly reporting
Identify and oversee tracking of Distribution Revenue metrics, including, Rate Per Basic Subscriber and Average Revenue per User
Provide ongoing support to SVP-Finance, Commercial Revenue in fundamental reporting and analysis, and ad hoc tasks.
Manage and develop a high-performing team of finance leaders