Manager, Ad Sales Finance

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role

The Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player on the team supporting the Telemundo, Deportes, and Fandango. This role will also serve as a key person assisting with broader digital portfolio reporting across the NBCU portfolio. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU Ad Sales through daily exposure/interaction with Pricing, Sales, Planning, Marketing, Research, and Division Finance functions.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
• Provide ongoing support to Director, Ad Sales Finance in fundamental reporting and analysis
• Ownership of Sales portfolio reporting and metrics analysis (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Support portfolio revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates), including consolidating and analyzing submissions from multiple site teams
• Assist in creating executive level presentations for budget, LRP, and forecast cycles
• Research drivers of key variances and trends (Pricing, Traffic Performance, Sell-thru, etc.)
• Assist in monthly financial close
• Improve depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
• Leverage best practices with peers to develop consistent processes for the entire Digital Portfolio
• Execute ad hoc historical advertising spending reporting requests
• Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales & Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, Operative, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, etc.)
• Work with Sales team to ensure that sales data is financially accurate
• Develop expertise in digital ad market trends, growth, and competition
• Work cross-functionally on ad hoc, Sales related projects
• Represent Portfolio Finance on key Ad Sales initiatives (systems enhancements, research/measurement, etc.)

Qualifications/Requirements
• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Prior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media or entertainment company highly desired
• Ability to build financial models (i.e.: advanced excel skills) and presentations for senior leadership
• Demonstrated analytical strength and process mindset – ability to identify and resolve key issues quickly
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Demonstrates leadership skills, especially ability to influence and lead change in cross-functional teams
• Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner
• High energy and ability to multi-task

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9xk8k-3-138-141-202-42 in your application.