Director, Digital Ad Sales Finance - Hispanic, Partnerships, and Analytics
NBCUniversal
New York, NY
Responsibilities
The Director, Ad Sales Finance will be responsible for advertising sales revenue projections and analyses for the NBCUniversal Cable television brands within the Entertainment & Lifestyle Group, with also a focus on one of the six cable networks. This role provides a unique opportunity to work across the Entertainment & Lifestyle Group brands with NBCU Ad Sales, Planning, Research, Program Scheduling and Finance functions.
• • Prepare Annual Operating Budget, Long-Range Plan, Quarterly Forecasts and other estimates and presentations as required
• Create, own and maintain financial models for Entertainment & Lifestyle Group ad sales revenue for all key financial forecast cycles and weekly pacing and reporting
• Develop and own consolidated reporting and analytical processes for Entertainment & Lifestyle Group TV revenue
• Analyze and report sales risks and opportunities by identifying key revenue drivers (e.g. ratings, price, and volume) for cable television group
• Responsible for primary sales finance functions including, but not limited to pricing analyses and monthly financial close
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships with Sales, Planning, and other teams, maintaining effective communication channels
• Work closely with Sales & Planning, Inventory, Program Scheduling in core sales functions:
• Commercial inventory utilization, analysis and forecasting
• Advertising Sales marketplace pricing analysis
• Perform and review ad hoc analyses on financial impact of programming schedule changes and program acquisitions and profitability
• Improve depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
• Evaluate and automate current forecasting models and tools to improve efficiency and streamline reporting processes
• Reports directly to and provide support to the Entertainment & Lifestyle Group Vice President, Ad Sales Finance
• Manage and collaborate with Entertainment & Lifestyle Ad Sales Finance team
Qualifications/Requirements
• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Finance, Accounting or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, revenue modeling and analysis
• Possess comprehensive understanding of and ability to interpret financial information
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to perform in-depth and detailed analyses yet summarize key takeaways
• Effectively communicate financial information to finance and non-finance stakeholders as well as cultivate collaborative cross-functional partnerships
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead a team
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics
• Prior Ad Sales experience
• MBA
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and ambiguity
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