Director, Ad Revenue Forecasting

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities

We are a leading innovative advertising organization that delivers the advertising revenue across all Viacom media brands using cutting-edge research, data, partner marketing, and sales strategy approaches.

The Ad Revenue Forecasting team is looking for a Director who will Develop and own forecasting and analytical processes for our Kids and Family Ad Sales group.

Responsibilities Include:
• Prepare and present annual and quarterly revenue re-estimates.
• Assist in setting quarterly pricing and inventory allocation strategy with VP of Pricing & Inventory.
• Work closely with Pricing & Inventory and sales management to provide business context and analysis necessary to understand and grow revenues.
• Provide assessment of risks and opportunities based on internal and external environment changes.
• Lead uniform revenue forecasting efforts across K&F ad sales group.
• Coordinate weekly projections of working/visible business.
• Design, consolidation and ownership of revenue templates for all financial estimates.
• Provide financial context around variances in key ad revenue metrics which include pricing, ratings and inventory across all markets for all K&F networks.

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of five years working in pricing/planning or financial analysis.
• Bachelors' degree is required.
• Proven understanding of ad revenue metrics and drivers.
• Demonstrated strong analytic and modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.

Additional Qualifications
• Excellent Interpersonal skills - work closely and well across various functions (Sales leadership, Account executives, Research, Finance, Business Intelligence)
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj2800-18-219-236-62-42 in your application.