Walt Disney
Location
Washington DC | United States
Job description
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the execution, financial review and presentation of all forecasts, annual operating plans and five-year plans for National Geographic Program Investment and Nat Geo Domestic Linear P&L
Provide leadership and direction for all deliverables related to Nat Geo Program Investment and Domestic Linear P&L
Convert Nat Geo SEC financials to Joint Venture view for AOP and applicable forecasts, prepare Joint Venture presentations for Board meetings
Prepare presentations and ad hoc analyses for senior management, including periodic business reviews – in particular, LRP, AOP and forecasts
Function as primary point of contact for key stakeholders to provide financial guidance that shapes strategy and decision making in order to drive bottom-line growth and reach financial and non-financial targets. Engage with internal partners to support their requests/needs
Develop knowledge and fluency in the business performance and financial drivers in order to advise on key business planning assumptions and opportunities
Oversee the development of commentary / cause of change explanations for management reports and client-specific reports; provide insight and business analysis for executive leadership
Command of all P&L line items in the domestic linear P&L, program investment and related impact to program amortization, intercompany allocations of programming and G&A costs to international Nat Geo linear channels and global DTC
Collaborate with many constituents across Nat Geo Content, Nat Geo Media, DETV (Segment Consolidation, international NG linear channels, DTC, Tech), and TWDC Corporate groups
Partner with business to develop planning assumptions for key business drivers
Ability to collaborate and solve priorities, and proactively resolve highly complex or unusual business issues
Execute and ensure compliance with FP&A policies and procedures
Develop and manage a professional staff
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
10+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience
Strong analytical / problem solving skills (technical skills as well as big picture)
Proven ability to lead, manage and develop high performing teams
Self-starter who excels in a team environment and who will act as a change agent to challenge the status quo.
Ability to work in a dynamic and creative environment with a capacity to deeply understand and navigate within company cultures.
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, maintain strong attention to detail and prioritize work within tight deadlines.
Strong technical skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP; experience with Cognos a plus
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