Director, Ad Sales Finance - Syndication

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Job Description

Role Summary

Responsibilities of the Syndication Ad Sales Finance team is to support revenue across the First Run, Off Net and 3rd Party titles as well as Branded Entertainment.

Ad Sales Finance supports all aspects of budgeting and reporting of Advertising Sales revenue. The Director, Syndication Ad Sales Finance is responsible for analyzing and overseeing financial reporting, Executive leadership communication and Forecasting for the Syndication properties.

In this role you will be a key part of Ad Sales Finance team that supports Syndication leadership. There is cross functional exposure to Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Corporate Finance. There is the opportunity to grow in this role and to gain exposure across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead Executive presentations for leadership & perform ad hoc analyses, providing insightful views into financial performance
• Leverage aggregate sales data to aid in forecasting estimates, budgets, and long-range plans
• Effectively communicate variance analysis, root cause exploration, and forecast scenarios
• Work closely with portfolio and entertainment groups to report trends, variances, and ad-hoc analysis
• Evaluate multiple Pro-forma scenarios to discover profitable program mixes
• Coordinate and assist Sales and Finance teams to set up Upfront materials, assumptions, and operations
• Support Direct-to-Scale leadership team with weekly revenue trends
• Train, develop, and oversee one direct report

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Four year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management and analysis

Desired Characteristics
• Prior Ad Sales experience
• Prior management experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills – ability to present and communicate ideas and thoughts to all levels of the organization from senior management to entry-level staff
• Accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent organization skills and proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

Additional Information

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