Manager - Corporate Finance
Discovery Communications
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 6/9/2020 5:03:00 PM PST
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Position Summary
The Manager, Corporate Finance will play a key role in adding value to DCI. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Finance, this person will be responsible for managing the long range strategic and financial plan, competitive and industry benchmarking, business case evaluation, and analyzing key KPIs. The position will work closely with business divisions, corporate functions and other groups to develop a robust long-range planning process that drives and improves business planning, capital allocation, decision making and cost management. The focus of this role is to deliver insightful, value-added financial acumen across the company and maximize shareholder value.
Responsibilities
1. Work with other financial teams to design and consolidate the annual long-term strategic plan. Help identify and research key assumptions, critical issues, themes and market trends that inform the plans and articulate them into a cohesive message for executive level presentation.
2. Support annual Budget and Operational Review with information gathering, analysis and performance reporting and editorial storyline.
3. Ensure timely, accurate and informative management reporting based on latest results and projections. Drive continuous improvement of reporting quality in order to deliver valuable insights to senior management.
4. Support the business and senior management with financial, economic and strategic projects, including but not limited to: scenario-driven financials, coordination of bonus accrual and forecasting, business portfolio analyses, performance of Discovery content, competitor and industry benchmarking, and key advanced metrics (return on invested capital, IRR, etc.).
5. Drive and build executive presentations and meeting materials for CFO to CEO, Board of Directors and external audiences, including leading ad hoc operational and company analysis as needed.
6. Apply financial and communication skills to report, reveal and recommend findings to help executives make value-creating decisions across the enterprise.
7. Be an active member of a team that’s a thought leader at the company for business concepts and industry trends, as well as being adept at marrying financial performance with Discovery’s messaging to customers, internal leads and external stakeholders
8. Assume a lead role in the evaluation of quick turnaround inquiries
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior management and across key teams globally to encourage the flow of information, sharing of knowledge and continuous improvement of the team.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA preferred.
* A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an FP&A or analytical/fact finding role (media company experience preferred), management consulting or investment banking.
* Experience with digital / direct-to-consumer business models is a plus.
* Highly developed written and verbal communications and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, staff and external parties.
* Sophisticated analytical and financial modelling skills are critical.
* Profound understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash-Flow Statements.
* Strong PC fluency, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, are essential.
* Superior problem solving and project management skills, with the ability to proactively manage a variety of projects and timelines.
* Experience with Oracle, SAP (EPM), or Hyperion strongly preferred
* Ability to work in, build and lead teams is critical.
* Must have legal right to work in the US.
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