Director Finance
CBS News
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 11/4/2021 6:01:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Job Title: Director, Finance – Hard News and Operations
Reports to: VP Finance
Overview
CBS News is seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Director of Finance to join our finance team. This position will manage the financial components related to the Hard News broadcasts working closely with Executive Producers, Operations team and Financial leadership to increase efficiency and profitability.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with Executive Producers of Hard News Broadcasts and SVP of Operations to create and manage the monthly forecast, annual budget and long-range plan
• Manage the monthly close process for the Hard News broadcasts and Operations group
• Analyze financial and operational results to better understand business performance
• Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary to senior management
• Prepare business case and ROI analysis to support potential new investments and business related decisions
• Use analytics to identify process improvement and cost efficiencies
• Work closely with Business Unit Managers, Executive Producers and Producers in connection with tracking costs of major news events
• Provide insight to senior management around financial modeling, forecasts and profitability
• Support Finance team and Production team with ad hoc requests
Basic Qualifications
The right individual will have the following skills and experience to be successful in this role:
• Bachelor's degree required; Major in finance, accounting, business, or a related field and an MBA is preferred
• 7 years of related FP&A experience in media
• Strong understanding of Linear Broadcast
Additional Qualifications
• Highly analytical, able to synthesize data and provide insightful narratives
• Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles
• Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling skills
• Ability to multitask and work seamlessly across numerous projects / work-streams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent attention to detail with strong problem solving and critical thinking ability
• Ability to work in a team environment while working independently on multiple tasks
• Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies. TM1, Oracle and SAP experience a plus
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