Finance Operations Manager

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Finance Operations Manager
Located in Santa Monica, CA.
The Finance team is seeking a sharp, motivated Finance Operations Manager to partner with our media properties to drive the growth of the business. This position will work closely with all levels of management and across numerous businesses to analyze yield performance, evaluate potential opportunities, and present clear and executable solutions focused on profitable growth of the business. They must be able to communicate effectively with team members and business partners while tailoring the message to suit the audience. As a manager, they should have the capacity to evaluate trends and opportunities and provide value with their recommendations and analyses. This position will report directly to the VP of Finance.
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain financial and operating metrics tracking and forecasting
Manage and maintain weekly revenue reporting for multiple lines of business and media properties
Prepare detailed forecasts for revenue and operating expenses and analyze financial, operational variances, and historical trends
Report on new product initiatives and returns
Maintain advertising yield reporting and make ad product/partner recommendations based on ad performance
Summarize and present results to executive/management team
Ad-hoc projects (including deal analyses)
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent
MBA preferred
5 years of experience in a business analytics/operational finance role
Previous ad tech industry experience strongly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – building complex financial models, working efficiently with large data sets, and preparing presentations
Proficient knowledge of Hyperion, Oracle, or other software packages used to manage daily operations, collect and analyze data, and prepare complex plans and forecasts
SQL skills a plus
Good business judgment and ability to synthesize, analyze, and extract implications from data
Ability to problem-solve creatively
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Detail oriented, able to work independently in a fast paced environment
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Must have a great attitude, be self-motivated, and self-organized and be hungry to make an impact and constantly develop in a fast growing organization
About Us:
Demand Media (NYSE:DMD) informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. Through a portfolio of vertical web properties reaching more than 100 million monthly visitors, a global network of digital partners, and a breakthrough content studio, Demand Media publishes what the world wants to know and share. Join the company that is shaping the future of media – how it’s created, consumed and shared!
Agency Disclosure:
If the Demand Media Human Resources department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Demand Media does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Demand Media will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

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