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The Senior Manager, Finance will play an integral role in providing analysis, business insights, and financial support to executive management and functional partner groups. This position will serve as the financial expert for the functional partner group's business and will be a proactive catalyst for change, while also supporting the functional group in the achievement of their financial objectives. This incumbent must be self - motivated and bring a wealth of knowledge to the team and be a self starter. This person will be an integral part of the planning process as it relates to: budgeting, financial planning, and analysis. . Coordinate all financial reporting requests and create and maintain a variety of routine and unique financial reports Proactively seek to understand business goals and how reporting and statistical analysis can support these efforts Act as a business partner to business executives Play a significant and influential role in business decisions by anticipating executive management and partner group's financial and informational needs and provide relevant information as required Develop thorough business case models to justify and prioritize potential investments; assess operational and financial performance of projects and investments Track capital projects and assists in developing capital requests Coordinate periodic re-forecast efforts with each department head Produce and publish monthly financial reports and dashboard metrics Prepare company level analysis and reports, as appropriate Assist in administering and maintaining OLAP based financial system Work with partners to assist in management of monthly departmental accruals Work with partners to manage headcount reconciliation process Review monthly departmental financials with department heads Thoroughly understand the company's accounting policies, procedures and methodologies and support communication of them to the internal organization Identify opportunities to improve business, accounting and budgeting processes, policies and methodologies; implement improvements Education, Experience, Certification Requirements ~ Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent ~ MBA strongly preferred ~8-10 years of diverse experience in corporate finance, accounting, or business; experience within a media company is a plus ~2-3 years’ experience managing a team ~2-3 years’ experience in a partnership role between finance and other departments, experience within a cable network or other media company preferred ~ Experience working with OLAP based tools (Planful, NetSuite, Essbase, Cognos) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrated capability in financial metrics (e.g. ROI, IRR, NPV), reporting and modelling (e.g., sensitivity scenarios) Extensive planning and budget capability, to include capital planning Knowledge of advanced MS Excel skills Ability to analyze and conceptualize strategically Ability to present information in unique and understandable ways to a diverse audience Ability to work closely with department heads and executives to define issues and business needs to influence change; very strong business acumen Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple tasks and able to react to spontaneous changes in priorities Ability to see the big picture while also willing to work at granular level Interpersonal skills to work with all levels of the organization Excellent written/verbal communication skills Capability to use change management to improve business performance Self-directed and driven to accomplish goals and meet deadlines Proactively identify and resolve partner group’s financial challenges and opportunities Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback openly and objectively Ability to express views in a diplomatic manner while also being able to challenge others and influencing change Extremely ethical

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