Vice President, Television Finance
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
Beverly Hills, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/22/2017 3:09:00 PM PST
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (''MGM'') is searching for a Vice President of Television Finance to lead financial planning & analysis for Worldwide TV Distribution. This position reports directly to the EVP of Television Finance.
The Executive will play a critical role in working with the core leadership team to drive company objectives and to assure that goals are met. The Executive will have responsibility for budgeting and forecasting across the following areas: Worldwide TV distribution, Acquisitions, and Branded Services. Executive will be a critical liaison between the TV Finance and TV operations, while acting as a trusted advisor to the divisional business leaders, evaluating and assisting them with their business strategies, financial planning, and growth plans.
The Executive will be an effective leader with a proven track record in leading an FP&A team, ideally having a strong background in TV International Distribution and 10 years of experience. The Executive will work closely with Worldwide TV Distribution, Television Finance & Accounting, and Corporate Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes across all television distribution segments
• Identify and report key performance indicators and other metrics
• Proactively engage with business partners to identify key issues and develop recommendations
• Develop and implement process and procedure improvements including new systems implementation
• Train and mentor department staff, managing work allocation and driving engagement
• Build a collaborative and effective team dynamic
Ideal Experience:
• B.A. in Business, Finance, or Accounting required and MBA preferred
• Experience working as a true business partner to the leadership of a multi-divisional organization
• A demonstrated understanding of content distribution platforms across all windows
• Experience in taking a strategic vision and converting it to an operational model
• Demonstrated ability to provide objective analysis and crucial advice to key stakeholders
• Past experience successfully partnering with IT staff to manage critical organizational and financial management systems
Key Competencies:
• Strategically and commercially astute, quickly grasping details and applying sound analytical skills to swiftly drive decisions
• Strong understanding of television and media networks/channels business as well as television accounting and ultimates, particularly with respect to revenue recognition and cost amortization
• Ability to identify areas of improvement in various processes, including greenlighting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting functions
• Ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement within finance, with a focus on commercial business partnering and strategic insight
• Ability to play a major leadership role in the company by being a collaborative partner who is able to influence various stakeholders, challenging them when necessary
• Ability to work across a wide group of divisional management while balancing priorities and accommodating fast changes in content-led businesses
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Articulate with strong presentation skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high growth, evolving organization in a dynamic industry landscape