Senior Director of Finance, Digital

$175,000 - $225,000/Yr

Fox - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

11-50 employees

About the position

The Senior Director of Finance, Digital for Fox Television Stations will play a pivotal role in managing the financial reporting and analytics of our digital businesses, which encompass our CTV & Fox Local Extension (FLX) platforms, websites, and mobile applications. This position is crucial for supporting the financial health and strategic direction of our digital operations. Reporting directly to the SVP of Financial Planning & Strategy, the Senior Director will collaborate closely with the SVP of Digital Operations and the SVP of Digital Sales to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial analysis that informs decision-making across the digital landscape. In this role, the Senior Director will partner with various stakeholders, including Digital Department Heads, to create comprehensive expense forecasts and budgets for centralized teams, while also managing expenses during the monthly close process. The position will oversee all financial reporting for LiveNOW from FOX, our national live streaming news product, and will be responsible for the consolidated FTS Digital P&L, conducting variance analysis for weekly revenue reporting, monthly close, budget, forecasts, and ad hoc analysis. The Senior Director will also prepare financial analyses on product launches and other initiatives, manage expense and revenue allocations to the stations, and work with Station Finance and Sales/Ad Ops teams to implement policies and procedures across the company. Additionally, the Senior Director will serve as the finance lead for system integrations and implementations, review and negotiate contracts with third-party vendors, and prepare presentations and communications for Senior Management. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently on multiple mission-critical projects while meeting tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess superior attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP Digital Operations, SVP Digital Sales and Digital Department Heads to create expense forecasts/budgets for the centralized teams and manage expenses during the monthly close.
• Oversee all financial reporting for LiveNOW from FOX, our national live streaming news product.
• Responsible for the consolidated FTS Digital P&L and variance analysis for weekly revenue reporting, monthly close, budget, forecasts, and ad hoc analysis.
• Prepare financial analysis on product launches and other initiatives.
• Manage expense and revenue allocations to the stations (both actual and forecasted).
• Work with Station Finance and Sales/Ad Ops teams to create and implement policies and procedures across the company.
• Finance lead for system integrations and implementations.
• Review / negotiate contracts with third party vendors and approve invoices.
• Prepare presentations and communications for Senior Management.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Minimum 10 years relevant work experience, with 5+ years in a financial management position
• Experience in digital ad sales is a must; broadcast experience a plus
• Experience with digital ad serving platforms (GAM and FreeWheel) and order entry systems (WideOrbit and Operative) is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and financial modeling
• Track record of working independently on multiple mission-critical projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy with excellent problem-solving and project management skills
• Team player attitude

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital ad serving platforms (GAM and FreeWheel) and order entry systems (WideOrbit and Operative) is preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents