Director, Ad Sales Finance - NBC Prime

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Ad Sales Finance team is seeking an experienced professional to join as the Director, Ad Sales Finance, supporting all aspects of the NBC Entertainment TV pricing & sales forecasting, revenue analysis, systems maintenance, and financial closes. The positions will offer great exposure within the Entertainment Group, which includes Broadcast Primetime, Late Night, Daytime and Overnight properties.
• Provide ongoing support to Vice President, Ad Sales Finance in fundamental reporting and analysis
• Manage and develop Ad Sales Finance Manager
• Ownership of Sales reporting and metrics analysis (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Drive revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates)
• Supervise execution of monthly/quarterly financial close
• Conduct and deliver financial insights and analysis on major sales KPIs including revenue variances, cash pacing, pricing, ratings, and liability.
• Analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Research drivers of key variances and trends
• Improve depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
• Work cross-functionally on ad hoc, Sales/Planning related project work

Qualifications/Requirements
• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• 6+ years finance experience, preferably in ad sales, cable, or broadcast television environment
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills
• Experience working with SAP, Sales Systems preferred
• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal groups at all levels
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• 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
• Strong financial modeling and critical thinking skills
• Proactive, entrepreneurial individual who takes initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform in-depth, detailed analysis and summarize key takeaways
• Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner
• Attention to detail and strong organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills – Ability to work well and communicate effectively in a cross functional environment
• Knowledge of ad sales or media preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnpy95-18-217-144-32-42 in your application.