Manager, Ad Sales Finance, Programmatic

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Ad Sales Finance team is seeking an experienced professional to join as the Manager, Ad Sales Finance – Advanced Advertising/Programmatic and will be exposed to revenue-related finance/pricing for this growing and dynamic business. We are looking for an exceptional, results-oriented individual who uniquely combines the interpersonal skills to act as a primary liaison between the Ad Sales Finance team and the internal constituents within the Ad Sales division, and exhibits the quantitative skills to analyze and model the financial implications and results of the business. The role will also work closely with the Sports and Telemundo Finance teams and provide backup support when needed and will help with portfolio projects on an ad hoc basis.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide ongoing support to Director, Ad Sales Finance in fundamental reporting and analysis
• Ownership of Sales reporting and metrics analysis (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Support revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates)
• Assist in monthly financial close
• Research drivers of key variances and trends (Pricing, Traffic Performance, Sell-thru, etc.)
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 4+ years finance experience

Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York City
• 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
• Possess solid analytical skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong work ethic with an eagerness to proactively help solve problems
• Team player with strong interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to work with key constituents (sales, planning, finance, accounting, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with SAP, Operative, and/or Salesforce
• Demonstrates an interest and knowledge of media
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines, and address last minute requests in an efficient manner

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roq282-3-138-141-202-42 in your application.