Finance Manager - Digital & Streaming

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Finance Manager - Digital & Streaming is responsible for digital ad sales finance processes for the NBCU News organization including NBC News and The Today Show, Versant News including CNBC and MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and the growing portfolio of news specific virtual/FAST channels. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU Ad Sales through daily exposure/interaction with Sales, Planning, Inventory, Research, business development, and Division Finance functions. This position will report to the Finance Director for News, FAST, and TV Distribution.

• This role will have significant exposure to revenue-related finance/pricing for these growing and dynamic businesses.  The manager will oversee Ad Sales Finance responsibilities for all News digital properties, including: 
  • Revenue forecasting (annual budget, quarterly forecasts, long range plan, monthly operational reviews and other estimates and presentations as required)
  • Analyzing and reporting sales risks and opportunities against targets by identifying core drivers (i.e.: traffic, pricing, sell-thru, etc.)
  • Develop a core understanding of the news digital businesses (display, video, social)
  • Tracking inventory and revenue shares across all channels
  • Processing and tracking partner payments and ensuring that all payments are made according to contractual timelines
  • Partnering with strategy, operations, and BI to ensure that financial reporting will be accurate and available for all new channel launches
• Own core ad sales revenue functions across traditional News publishing partnerships
  • Responsible for key sales finance functions including general ledger postings of actuals/accruals and maintaining high levels of controllership in the ad sales process
  • Coordinate with billing team to ensure that billing, revenue recognition and sales pacing are aligned, billing adjustments/barter agreements/revenue shares are managed correctly, etc.
• The role will also help to manage the digital & streaming reporting process for the entire NBCU portfolio, ensuring that revenue reporting is timely and accurate.  This includes interfacing with BI, Ad Product Teams, and internal finance teams to ensure that new initiatives and products are properly setup for weekly reporting.
  • Improve digital media ad sales analytics
  • Enhance depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
  • Monitor reporting tool outputs for accuracy across all data metrics, and investigate irregularities
  • Represent Ad Sale Finance function with internal digital media counterparts on key initiatives (ie: research/measurement changes, systems enhancement, etc.)

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 build financial models (i.e.: advanced excel skills) and presentations for senior leadership
• Aptitude for pubic speaking and presenting to senior leadership
• Demonstrate analytical strength and process mindset – ability to identify and resolve key issues quickly
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accurac