Business Operations Manager DET NYC

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector seeks a Business Operations Manager to optimize P&L for Disney channels. The role involves financial analysis, collaboration with diverse teams, and providing insights for programming strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills along with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business operations, finance, or strategy roles, within media.
• Experience managing a P&L required.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Strategy, Programming, and Finance groups to build and maintain Network P&Ls.
• Support acquisitions team by running analysis & providing recommendations for investments.
• Develop detailed reports for senior leadership on Networks financial results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related fields

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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The Business Operations Manager will play an integral role in working with Disney Entertainment Television (DET) Leadership, Content Programming, Content Scheduling, FAST programming, FAST distribution, and Finance teams to help manage and optimize key aspects of the P&L for the linear Entertainment Networks and digital properties, particularly ABC, ABC News, Disney Channel networks, and 3rd-party FAST.

Key responsibilities will include communicating to leadership financial and programming impacts of actuals, forecasts, and ad-hoc events related to the Networks P&L. In addition, the Manager will build models, conduct analyses, and provide data-backed recommendations to Programming teams on multi-platform content strategy.

The Manager will be an intellectually curious and proactive problem-solver passionate about the Media industry, who can handle multiple priorities simultaneously and is comfortable with ambiguity. The role requires high attention to detail, exceptional financial, strategic, and operational analysis, strong presentation skills, and executive presence. A key component of the role will require skills in communication and fostering relationships across the organization, while being able to succinctly provide insights and actionable recommendations for various audiences, including senior leadership. This position will report to the Director, Business Operations.

Responsibilities:

Networks P&L Management

• Work with Strategy, Programming, and Finance groups to build and maintain Network P&Ls, with particular focus on the Disney Channels, with additional support for ABC and ABC News
• Look at financial opportunities to improve Networks P&Ls through efficiencies and revenue growth
• Support the acquisitions team by running analysis & providing recommendations for investments in Networks related acquisitions, particularly for Disney brands
• Partner with Content teams to maintain and track budgets, production costs, and programming needs
  
  
  

Networks Content Strategy

• Support development of LRP and AOP forecasts, and work closely with Finance and other stakeholders to develop appropriate actions from forecasts
• Develop leadership role in supporting existing and exploring potential multiplatform initiatives, including YouTube, FAST, and podcasts
• Work with Ad Sales, Research, and Finance teams in support of FAST business and optimizing P&L
• Regularly collaborate with programming teams to ensure budgets are being managed efficiently while also achieving all content needs and requirements
  
  
  

Executive Reporting & Ad-Hoc Projects

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed recurring updates for senior leadership on DET Networks financial results and programming strategies
• Regularly collaborate with financial teams to ensure Networks perspective is accurately reflected and updated accordingly
• Work with Content teams, Strategy, and Finance to develop annual content investment plans in alignment with company goals/priorities
• Assemble ad-hoc summaries, presentations, analyses, and other communications for senior leadership
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business operations, finance, or strategy roles, within media.
• Experience managing a P&L required.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical skills required. Must have experience building financial models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including comfort and experience with presenting to executives
• Excellent analytical skills, able to assess and make sense of a large amount of data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to work cross functionally, collaborating with multiple teams in a diverse array of functional areas
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills; able to develop creative solutions, even when dealing with ambiguity
• Strong sense of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives
• Ability to adapt while working in a flexible, fast-paced, and ever-changing business environment
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the office located at 7th Hudson, NY, NYC. This position requires the individual to be onsite for at least four days per week.
  
  
  

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, relevant areas include Business, Economics, Finance or similar discipline
  
  
  

The hiring range for this position in 7th Hudson New York City, NY is $119,100.00 to $159,700.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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