Manager - Finance, GT&O

Job Description

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking a Manager - Finance, GT&O to join our finance team based in our New York, New York headquarters.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process by interacting with stakeholders across Media Ops to build accruals, identify reclasses, and ensure an accurate and timely close
• Manage monthly P&L variance analysis for the corporate finance team and Media Ops leadership
• Lead the full year budget and forecast process, including managing, iterating, and building sophisticated financial modeling that serve as inputs for Media Ops budget and forecast
• Drive monthly meetings with Media Ops teams to gain insight into financial and operational strategies, share P&L variance analysis and update full year forecast as needed
• Identify and manage potential P&L risks and opportunities
• Partner with project managers, digital and technology teams to manage CAPEX spend, identifying key business drivers for Media Ops CAPEX and supporting projects with financial and business-case modeling
• Create reporting dashboards for corporate finance and Media Ops leadership that highlight key financials, business trends and industry analysis not captured on the P&L
• Build and oversee financial models to support Media Ops vendor contract renewals, Contracted Labor, new deals, potential initiatives, and ad hoc situations
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• CPA or MBA a plus
• Highly energetic, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Experience in media or entertainment industry preferred
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis experience
• Quality verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ease when communicating with leadership to make high level recommendations and influence decision making
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables without rigorous oversight
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Prior experience with financial applications (Essbase or related) required
• Understanding of SVOD / Direct-to-Consumer or FVOD/linear business models a plus
  
  
  

The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.