Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

This is a Full Time Job

WWE, Inc., a recognized leader in global entertainment and publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is seeking a motivated and dynamic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is an integral financial management role, which supports the expansion of WWE’s content and its distribution in both traditional and emerging channels.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead development of the long-term plan, annual operating plan, as well as quarterly forecasts
* Prepare comprehensive financial models to assess alternative distribution strategies and to maximize the value of our content
* Monitor ongoing business performance and prepare presentations that communicate both business results and operating issues to the company’s senior management
* Conduct ongoing reviews of financial and operating results with management to insure the company and business units meet and/or exceed financial targets
* Evaluate opportunities to improve business unit performance, including the preparation of financial models (feasibility studies, DCF/ROI analysis, etc.) to evaluate new business opportunities
* Analyze trends in key performance indicators, and performance vs. peer industry benchmarks, identifying and communicating key business risks and opportunities
* Review company presentations to equity analysts and investors

Requirements:
* 7 to 10 years FP&A experience, preferably in the entertainment and/or media industry
* Working knowledge of entertainment business model including subscription, advertising, media rights, programming, and filmed entertainment
* Experience in managing and re-engineering financial processes
* Working knowledge of financial software
* Experience with TM1 and/or comparable OLAP software and planning tools a strong plus
* Skilled in preparing effective presentations, with clear narrative and impactful graphics
* Proven ability to manage staff of financial professionals, and to guide the analysis of complex issues
* Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to implement control procedures
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills and sound business judgment
* Self-starter who is able to work independently with a minimum of supervision
* Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including extensive overtime hours as needed
* MBA preferred