Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
WWE
Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 6/12/2013 1:20:00 PM PST
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World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc, a recognized leader in global
entertainment and publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is seeking a motivated and dynamic Director, Financial Planning and Analysis – Network & Content Distribution. This is an integral financial management role, which supports the expansion of WWE content and its distribution in both traditional and emerging channels, including the potential launch of a WWE network in US and International markets
Responsibilities:
* Prepare comprehensive financial analysis to assess alternative distribution strategies and to maximize the value of WWE content
* Lead development of business models and operating plans for new content businesses, such as a potential WWE network in both US and International markets
* Build driver based financial models demonstrating projected income and cash flow and measuring project DCF/ IRR to evaluate business opportunities, including new, alternative distribution strategies
* Create and implement mechanisms to report/ track new business performance
* Monitor ongoing business performance and prepare presentations that communicate both business results and operating issues to the Company’s senior management
* Conduct ongoing review of financial and operating results with management to insure the Company and business units meet and/or exceed financial targets
* Analyze trends in key performance indicators, and performance vs. peer and industry benchmarks, identifying and communicating key business risks and opportunities.
* Review Company presentations to equity analysts and investors
Qualifications:
* 5-7 years financial planning and analysis experience – preferably in the Entertainment and/or Media industry
* Working knowledge of media industry required, including the value chain associated with content production and distribution (versed in content rights, economics of cable/ satellite distribution)
* Ability to proactively gather and synthesize data from internal and/or external sources, and to guide the analysis of complex issues
* Skilled in preparing effective presentations, with clear narrative and impactful graphics
* History of working with and effectively influencing senior management
* Working knowledge of Financial Software; Experience with TM1 and/or comparable OLAP software and planning tools a strong plus
* Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to manage financial processes and to implement control procedures
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills and sound business judgment; self-starter able to work independently with a minimum of supervision
* MBA preferred