Manager, Ad Sales Finance

Job PurposeThe Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player on the team supporting NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC, and Today and the broader NBCU portfolio. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU Ad Sales through daily exposure/interaction with Pricing, Sales, Planning, Marketing, Research, and Division Finance functions.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreate, own, and maintain financial models for ad sales revenue for Budget, Long Range Plan, and Quarterly Forecast as well as weekly pacing/reporting against these forecastsWork closely with Planning/Inventory, Sales, and other operational teams to identify financial risks/opportunity and communicate to finance leadershipWork with Strategic Planning and Sales Leadership providing support, analyses, and insights to help drive revenue including: Inventory/capacity utilization & analysisPricing AnalysisOwn Revenue Recognition/Monthly Close ProcessesImprove depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teamsPerform ad hoc analysis as neededReport directly to and provide ongoing support/coverage for Director, Ad Sales Finance