Dir - Ad Sales & Content Licensing Finance chez AMC Networks

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be a key member of the Commercial Revenue Finance team, supporting all aspects of the AMC Networks pricing & sales forecasting, revenue analysis, and financial closes. The position will offer great exposure to learning all aspects of Domestic Ad Sales and Content Licensing within AMC Networks, which include AMC, WE, Sundance, BBC, IFC and Digital properties including AVOD/FAST. This position will be responsible for managing and developing a team of two and will be required to work closely with finance, pricing & inventory, sales, research, and accounting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and consolidate monthly forecasting, budget and LRP process along with management reporting for Domestic Advertising and Content Licensing Revenue
• Prepare and report risks and opportunities related to Consolidated Ad Sales and Content Licensing Revenue and Expense Budget and Forecasts
• Own and manage review of updates to Ad Sales Digital Revenue model for AMCN OLV, VOD, DAI, and AVOD/FAST partnerships.
•  Review analysis and consolidation of Ad Sales Linear Revenue models across all networks
• Work with sales team to manage content licensing forecast pipeline
• Work with Content Distribution Team to manage TVOD/Home Video/Participations forecast, budget and LRP assumptions
• Review Content Licensing contracts and ensure terms align with financial projections based on appropriate revenue recognition guidance
• Support in preparation of the Board of Director's Budget presentations and quarterly reporting
• Track and analyze trends of key Domestic Ad Sales metrics, including audience delivery and pricing, and analyze drivers of key variances
• Oversee tracking and forecasting of spending by the Ad Sales group throughout all key financial cycles (Forecast, Budget, Monthly Closes and Estimates)
• Coordinate and review the monthly close processes (reporting, accruals and reconciliations) for Ad Sales Revenue (e.g. digital revenue accrual, AVOD/FAST revenue shares, Make Good Liability, etc.)
• Coordinate and review monthly close processes for Ad Sales Expenses (reporting, accruals and invoice reconciliations)
• Support various financial operations tasks and inquiries (i.e. assisting with FAST/AVOD processes for platform launches)
• Support cross-functional Commercial Revenue Deal Renewals through data preparation and analysis
• Partner closely with P&I,  Research and Sales teams
• Provide ongoing support to VP-Commercial Revenue FP&A in fundamental reporting and analysis, and ad hoc tasks.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of finance leaders

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Business, Accounting, Finance or Mathematics.
• 8 plus years finance experience.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Essbase, etc.)
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• Experience implementing and maintaining financial systems is a plus.
• Proven team player with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to alternate from detailed work to client/support team interaction seamlessly.
• Demonstrates ability to be detailed and process-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take the initiative in challenging situations.
• Ability to perform in-depth, detailed analyses and summarize key takeaways.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.