Director Finance MSG Networks

Job Description

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
We are seeking a highly skilled Director Finance to provide financial planning, analysis, and business partnership support for the MSGN business within Sphere Entertainment Group. This role will support all business / operations teams by delivering accurate forecasts, actionable insights, and disciplined financial management.
Reporting into the Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis, the Director will play a critical role in driving the Company's growth strategies and operational execution through strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally. The Director will help create & maintain scalable FP&A processes, evolve high-quality reporting, and partner with technical leadership to ensure investments and spend are aligned with corporate priorities.
This position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and has prior experience supporting regional sports or entertainment networks.
What will you do?
• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly business review reporting, 5 monthly forecasts, an annual budget & long-range plans.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting packages-including KPIs, variance analyses, and spend visibility tools-to support both operating and capital expenditures.
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure clean, accurate monthly financial results.
• Analyze union labor, vendor spend, and production-based allocations to ensure accuracy, compliance with policy, and alignment with business priorities.
• Build and maintain compensation, headcount, and workforce planning models, ensuring accuracy across full-time, contractor, and event-based staffing
• Review business cases, technology investment proposals, and capital requests, providing clear financial analysis and recommendations.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling for distribution deals, including pricing, tier structures, and revenue scenarios, and partner with business and legal teams to support deal evaluation and decision-making.
• Monitor performance of distribution agreements versus forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner closely with the individual operating teams to monitor spend, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Support the SVP Financial Planning & Analysis in preparation of executive-level materials for senior leadership, including budgets, forecasts, and strategic updates
• Assist operational teams with financial policies and best practices (Requisitions for proper coding, CAR forms correctly populated, competitive bid requirements, etc.)
What do you need to s/ucceed?
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in FP&A or Financial Accounting, ideally within Technology, Media, Entertainment, or similarly complex, project-based environments
• Experience analyzing and modeling distribution or licensing agreements within the television, media, or streaming industry, with a strong understanding of deal economics and pricing structures
• Strong technical finance skillset, including forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and cost allocation methodologies
• Exceptional modeling skills and proficiency with Excel and financial planning systems (Oracle, Hyperion/EPBCS, Tableau, or comparable tools)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.
Pay Range
$175,000 - $200,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-12yomm-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.