AMC Networks

Vice President, Distribution Finance

AMC Networks$200K — $240K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • MBA or in-progress MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in Finance or Management Consulting required
  • Experience in negotiations, streaming, content licensing, or ad-supported TV preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with data reporting and analysis experience
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with financial systems and data visualization tools like Oracle or Essbase

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial modeling for MVPD and partnership negotiations
  • Perform financial analysis of proposed economics and make counter proposal recommendations
  • Summarize proposals for executive management review
  • Review contracts during negotiations for economic alignment with financial models
  • Analyze subscriber trends and financial history
  • Research industry trends to inform renewal strategy
  • Develop operational strategy for product positioning, pricing, and packaging

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan and wellness program
  • Life insurance and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off and parental leave options
  • Flexibility to work from home one day per week
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities
  • Oversee financial modeling of proposals as part of negotiations of MVPD and partnership opportunities
  • Perform financial analysis of proposed economics and make recommendations for counter proposals
  • Summarize proposals for executive management
  • Review contractual provisions during negotiations to ensure economic terms within the financial model and contract agree
  • Provide financial analysis to evaluate Streaming bundles and partnerships
  • Develop and maintain expertise on Distributors and the landscape:
  • Analyze subscriber trends and financial history
  • Operational strategy / positioning of products in the marketplace, including the pricing and packaging of linear and SVOD services.
  • Research, analyze, and summarize industry trends to inform renewal strategy
  • Partner with the Strategic Business Development team on analyzing new and existing methods of monetizing AMC Networks IP
  • Oversee monthly close, forecasting, budgeting and LRP for Affiliate, Content Licensing, Franchise, and Gaming Revenue and Expense
  • Support the preparation of Board of Director's Budget presentations and quarterly reporting
  • Identify and oversee tracking of Distribution Revenue metrics, including, Rate Per Basic Subscriber and Average Revenue per User
  • Provide ongoing support to SVP-Finance, Commercial Revenue in fundamental reporting and analysis, and ad hoc tasks.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing team of finance leaders


QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • BA/BS or equivalent working experience
  • MBA or pursuing MBA preferred
  • 10 plus years of experience in Finance or Management Consulting
  • Previous experience with negotiations, streaming, content licensing, or ad-supported cable TV is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with reporting and data analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with data visualization tools and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Essbase, etc.)
  • Must be a creative problem solver and a quick thinker
  • Comfortable working in high pressure situations.


The base compensation range for this position is $200,000- $240,000, 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.

About AMC Networks

AMC Networks Inc. is an American entertainment company headquartered in 11 Penn Plaza, New York, that owns and operates the cable channels AMC (its eponymous brand), IFC, We TV, and SundanceTV; the art house movie theater IFC Center in New York City; the independent film company IFC Films; and premium streaming services Sundance Now and Shudder. The company was originally launched in 1980 and formerly known as Rainbow Media Holdings LLC.
Learn more about AMC Networks
Size
1,739 employees
Market Cap
$672.2 million
Industry
Net Income
$239.9 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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