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Form of workJob Posting Title:
VP - Operations & Business Planning (WPVI)
Req ID:
10044746
Job Description:
Job Overview
The VP, Operations and Business Planning will lead the WPVI Operations, Business Management, and Accounting team. This individual will build a deep operational knowledge of the Station's linear and multi-platform businesses and lead all annual planning and analysis activities. They will be seen as a strong partner by the Station management team.
This position reports to the President and General Manager of WPVI
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading the execution of long and short range planning. This is inclusive of financial review, consolidation and presentation of the station's forecasts, annual operating plans, capital plans and five-year plans
- Responsible for leading the preparation and review of the station's quarterly financial statements
- Act as a business advisor and key business partner for the station's management team and support them in their decision making processes
- Develop and retain knowledge and fluency in the business performance and financial drivers to advise on key business planning assumptions and opportunities
- Create, maintain and report on key business metrics to ensure business objectives are met
- Prepare presentations and ad hoc analysis for station management and OTV Division partnerships
- Stay informed and engaged in current landscape of the television industry and proactively explore new trends in the marketplace
- Develop and manage a professional staff, including offering oversight, motivating and directing the team in its goals and objectives
- Responsible for review of local contracts
- Partner with Legal and Labor Relations regarding CBAs and Union coordination and Union Negotiations
- Drive business planning around revenue generating events
- Partner with Tax department on local Property and Sales Use tax returns
- Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management on various projects
- Partner closely with HR to oversee the FCC EEO reporting
- Coordinate with internal and external business partners (e.g. coordinating invoice payments, expense report review, expense accruals, etc.)
- Oversee Building Operations, Maintenance and Security in coordination with Engineering Department
- Oversee Employee functions such as Employee parties and celebrations
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant work experience
- TV Station business planning experience is a plus
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams
- Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize, anticipate change and resolve an array of issues simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate financial information to various business audiences to drive decision making
- Demonstrated ability to persuasively present complex business issues and solutions, clearly and concisely
- Strong passion for local broadcasting, news and community
- Ability to build strong relationships with senior station executives and be a trusted and reliable source of information, analysis and support
- Strong technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
Preferred Education
- MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
Job Posting Segment:
ABC Owned Television Stations Group (Non-DTC)
Job Posting Primary Business:
WPVI-Philadelphia
Primary Job Posting Category:
Financial Analysis
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2023-03-20
