VP, Finance & Operations Strategy — Two Stations

5129 WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 177,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & incentives

Benefits package including medical

Job summary

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is seeking a senior finance leader to guide operations and business planning across WPVI and WTVD, overseeing FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investments. Based in Philadelphia, this executive role requires regular travel to Raleigh-Durham and close collaboration with GMs and OTV leadership.

The VP will shape long-range and capital planning, build robust financial models, and drive performance across a two-station portfolio while mentoring a

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, corporate finance, strategic finance, or business planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing finance teams and partnering with executive leadership.
• Proven ability to influence executive decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing business priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Raleigh-Durham, including monthly visits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership teams for WPVI and WTVD, providing strategic financial and business leadership.
• Partner with Presidents & General Managers and OTV leadership to evaluate performance, strategy, investments, and resource allocation.
• Lead financial strategies to support short-term performance and long-term growth initiatives.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and sustainability across the two stations.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, capital planning, and performance management.
• Lead annual and long-range planning, including AOP/LOP, forecasts, and budgets.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Coupa

WideOrbit

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Job description

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is seeking a senior finance leader to guide operations and business planning across WPVI and WTVD, overseeing FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investments. Based in Philadelphia, this executive role requires regular travel to Raleigh-Durham and close collaboration with GMs and OTV leadership.

The VP will shape long-range and capital planning, build robust financial models, and drive performance across a two-station portfolio while mentoring a