Finance Manager - News

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player on the team supporting NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC, and Today and the broader 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.

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, Quarterly Forecast)
• Assist in monthly financial close
• Research drivers of key variances and trends
• 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 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 internet ad market trends, growth, and competition
• Work cross-functionally on ad hoc, Sales related project work

Qualifications/Requirements
• Four year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting or Finance or relevant experience
• 4+ years of finance experience

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

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