SR Analyst, Ad Sales Finance - Sports Digital & Streaming

Company Description

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Job Description

The Ad Sales Finance Sr. Analyst for Sports Digital & Streaming will support core ad sales finance processes for the rapidly growing Sports streaming business, primarily supporting our new partnership with the Big Ten Conference, in addition to our diverse soccer portfolio of both English and Spanish language rights.  The role will also assist in process development and support for the expanding Global Partnerships Sales team.

• This role will provide ongoing support to the Director and Sr. Manager of Sports Digital & Streaming in fundamental reporting and analysis related to Soccer (EPL, USA National teams, Chivas, FIFA, World Cup), WWE, and our new Big Ten partnership
  • Ownership of Sales reporting and metric analysis
  • Support revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates)
  • Research drivers of key variances and trends
  • 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 routine postmortem analysis and ad hoc historical requests
• Support Sports Digital & Streaming Sales and Finance teams on broader portfolio reporting and analysis for the Olympics, NFL, Notre Dame, MLB, motor sports and Golf properties across NBCSports and Peacock, including working cross-functionally with Linear and Planning groups on Sponsorship reporting and recognition
• Manage Global Partnerships digital sales and ledger activity in cross-company partnership with the Global Finance and Controllership team
  • Ownership of Sales reporting (monthly, quarterly)
  • Support Global Finance and Controllership for ad hoc intercompany transfers related to Global Sales
  • Manage Global Partnerships digital ledger, including billing reconciliation and accruals
• Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales & Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, Operative, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, etc.)
• Develop expertise in Sports streaming ad market trends, growth, and competition

Qualifications

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• BA/BS 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of finance experience
• Demonstrated analytical strength and process mindset … ability to identify and resolve key issues quickly
• Strong work ethic with an eagerness to proactively help solve problems
• Team player with strong interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to work with key constituents (sales, planning, finance, accounting, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent organization skills and proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates an interest and knowledge of Sports media

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

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 websi