Senior Financial Operations Manager

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Work Locations:
With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid, or full-time in-office work (in certain locales).
Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.
Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes:
• California
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Texas
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Division Story
Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build, and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

Job Description
THE ROLE: Senior Manager, Financial Operations
The Senior Manager of Financial Operations is a critical role with dual responsibilities. The Manager will support critical financial analyses for A+E Global Media's budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and monthly close processes. These analyses are used to develop financial strategies for A+E Global Media. This role will also help facilitate projects focused on improving and streamlining financial processes and systems across our Finance teams.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Creating and managing budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans and analyzing financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Management of monthly close analyses including risks and opportunities, temporary vs permanent variances, and quarterly projections for partners with the goal of managing risks and supporting key decision making of senior executives.
• Analysis of company costs to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities, assist in cost-saving measures to optimize financial performance.
• Assist in the facilitation of projects focused on streamlining and improving financial processes for efficiency including defining project scopes, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Maintain project governance including tracking milestones, budgets, timelines, and risks across concurrent projects.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• 7+ years of corporate work experience with a focus on financial planning and analysis and general accounting principles.
• Demonstrated financial & analytical expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and proposes practical solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• ERP/Finance systems expertise with SAP preferred along with the ability to optimize workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related is required; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent assignments is a plus.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees.