Sr. Director, Finance-Xumo

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists of three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast’s global entertainment platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface with universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering hundreds of linear channels and on-demand options. Xumo Enterprise provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers to make FAST content more accessible.Job SummaryThis role leads a team of finance professionals and serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, providing financial leadership, insights, and guidance to support key business decisions and long-term growth objectives. The position is responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and investment analysis while evaluating business opportunities, commercial initiatives, and resource allocation decisions to optimize financial and operational outcomes.The role partners closely with leaders across Finance, Sales, Content, Product, and other cross-functional organizations to translate complex financial and business information into actionable recommendations that support growth, profitability, and strategic decision-making. The position provides thought leadership on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, investments, profitability, and business performance while identifying opportunities and risks through analysis of financial, economic, and market trends.Additionally, the Senior Director develops and mentors a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and analytical rigor while ensuring financial insights are effectively integrated into business planning and execution.Job DescriptionHighly Preferred Experience/Ideal Candidate Experience:Experience within the advertising industry or a related advertising-supported business environment.Corporate finance experience within a large, complex organization, with a strong background in FP&A.Experience operating in a transformation environment, successfully navigating change, evolving business priorities, and periods of rapid growth.Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment while providing strategic financial guidance to business and executive leaders.Position is office based in Philadelphia, PA- 4 days a week in office & 1 day remote.Responsibilities:Leading a team of finance professionals to support organizational financial objectives and strategic business prioritiesRefining budgeting and forecasting processes to enhance financial accuracy, decision-making, and business agilityPresenting and interpreting financial results, forecasts, and performance insights for executive leadership, providing strategic recommendationsLeading critical finance initiatives that support long-term growth, profitability, and operational performanceEvaluating business opportunities, investments, and commercial initiatives through financial analysis and decision supportForecasting financial performance and assessing the potential impact of business decisions on the company's strategic directionCollaborating with senior leaders across Sales, Content, Product, and other business functions to integrate financial insights into business planning and decision-makingMentoring finance staff, emphasizing analytical rigor, business partnership, and alignment with organizational objectivesExercising sound financial judgment and making strategic recommendations within delegated authority to support business objectivesConsistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Employees at all levels are expected to:Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.Drive results and growth.Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.SkillsBusiness Partnerships, Business Planning, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), People Leadership, Strategic ObjectivesWe believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality—to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.Certifications (if applicable)Relevant Work Experience10 Years +Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.SummaryLocation: PA - Philadelphia, 1800 Arch StType: Full time