10+ years in finance management, preferably in media or broadcasting
Experience leading change in a high-growth organization
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, including negotiation
Strong team player with multitasking abilities
Proven management skills, able to engage with various stakeholders
Experience mentoring diverse finance teams of varying expertise
Self-reliant and results-oriented with a proactive approach
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related financial software
Responsibilities
Lead annual budget planning and execution processes
Provide analysis and data for senior finance presentations
Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance models
Advise on financial implications for business decisions
Drive financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions
Contribute to organizational strategic goals
Oversee and direct the finance team's work
Foster a performance-oriented and improvement-focused culture
Ensure timely training and development for team members
Set and monitor staff performance and development goals
Benefits
Corporate office located in Irving, Texas
Opportunity to lead a finance team within the broadcasting sector
Engagement in strategic decision-making and financial strategy
Collaboration with senior finance leaders and executives
Supportive culture emphasizing learning and development
Involvement in mergers and acquisitions activity
Potential to influence organizational growth and efficiency
Full Job Description
Reports to SVP, Finance
Partners with President, Broadcasting
Frequent interaction with EVP, CFO
Responsible for all day-to-day and strategic financial planning and analysis related to the Company’s broadcast division, or other analysis, as required
Supported by 1 – 2 financial analyst, managers and/or directors
This position will be based at our corporate office in Irving, Texas
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning
Responsible for planning and execution of the annual budget process, by determining processes and timelines for each division and contributor to the budget cycle.
Provide senior finance leaders with the required data inputs and analysis for financial presentations (board meetings, earnings calls, banking presentation, etc.).
Develop budgets, forecasts and models to aid in the analysis for company performance against goals
Advise on financial implications of business decisions, identifying opportunities for growth and cost saving initiatives.
Lead financial aspects of strategic merger and acquisition opportunities
Contribute to the development of Nexstar’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
Team Development/Leadership
Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance team.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
Qualifications
Business, Finance or Accounting degree mandatory
Minimum 10 years of experience in a finance management role ideally within the media or broadcasting industry with financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization
Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including extensive use of macros and pivot tables, integrations and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (accounting system), Adaptive (Workday budgeting tool), Power BI (Microsoft data platform), Microsoft Powerpoint
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About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
