Manager Ad Sales Finance Entertainment Digital Streaming

Job Description

The Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player in the Entertainment Digital business, supporting NBC Entertainment & Bravo, along with support for Versant Entertainment (USA, Oxygen, E!, Syfy) through our CSA. This role will also serve as a key member assisting with broader digital portfolio reporting & analysis 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.

Here you can:

• Provide ongoing support to Sr. Director, Ad Sales Finance in fundamental reporting and analysis
  • Ownership of Sales Entertainment brand reporting and metrics analysis (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
  • Support Entertainment 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, SAP Analytics Cloud, Operative, Salesforce, Microstrategy, 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 with sales, strategy, planning, and inventory

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university
• 4+ 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 perform in-depth, detailed analyses, while summarizing key takeaways.
• 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
• Robust interpersonal skills and a team player, willing to collaborate effectively.
• Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Compensation:
$90,000-$90,000 per year