Director, Ad Sales Finance

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Job Description

The Director, Ad Sales Finance will be responsible for the News Group pricing & sales forecasting, revenue analysis and financial closes, with key focus on the News properties.

• Own all elements of the pricing process including:
  • Work with the SVP Ad Sales Finance and planning leadership to prepare the annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, long range plan, monthly operational reviews and other estimates and presentations as required
  • Assist sales and planning leadership in setting sales strategy, pre and post air sales analysis, rate card formulation, analyzing pricing trends and ratings
  • Develop and own core reporting and analytical processes for TV revenue
  • Work closely with sales and planning management to analyze and report sales risks and opportunities by identifying core drivers (e.g. ratings, price, and volume)
  • Responsible for key sales finance functions including general ledger postings of actuals/accruals and maintaining high levels of controllership in the ad sales process
  • Work with Strategic Planning and Sales Leadership in core sales functions:
    • Inventory/capacity utilization & analysis
    • Efficient analysis and forecasting
    • Scatter pricing analysis (to determine maximum potential pricing)
    • Client and category mix, targets and analysis
    • Development of selling rate cards
  • Perform ad hoc analyses on financial impact of schedule changes, program purchases, program and daypart profitability, alternative selling metrics, etc.
  • Improve depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for Finance, Planning and Sales teams

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Four year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management and analysis

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Prior Ad Sales experience
• Prior management experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills – ability to present and communicate ideas and thoughts to all levels of the organization from senior management to entry-level staff
• Accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent organization skills and proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $125,000-$170,000, bonus eligible

Additional Information

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