Business Analyst - iHeartMedia, Inc

KATZ Media Group

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As the nation’s largest media representation firm, Katz Media Group delivers local relevance at scale. Whether you want one idea that sounds local in a hundred different markets or a hundred unique ideas, we have your solution.

Over our long history, the Katz name has been synonymous with leadership in the media industry. Founded in 1888, Katz was the nation’s first media representation firm. Today, Katz Media Group is comprised of two divisions, Katz Radio Group and Katz Television Group. Collectively, the company represents both the on-air and online assets of more than 4,000 radio stations and 800 television stations, making Katz Media Group the largest media representation company in America. In addition to our deeply rooted media expertise, our unique regional sales structure is key to driving our clients’ success. Katz Media Group is based in New York City, with 15 regional offices across the country, providing advertisers and agencies with local expertise and insights across the nation.

Be a part of the largest media representation company in America. At Katz Media Group, we have the best, brightest and boldest talent in the media industry — individuals who deliver unparalleled value for our business partners and clients. We are looking for people who can grow, think, dream and achieve. Every employee brings inspiration and imagination to our constantly evolving and expanding business. If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At Katz Media we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

The Business Analyst supports three key areas of operations within the Shared Services department: data management, metrics and management reporting, and process quality control.

What You'll Do:

Data Management

• Manages customer financial information in NetSuite

• Works closely with the corporate Master Data Management team to align data for internal systems

• Reviews MSA agreements to maintain customer data and drive accurate revenue and statistical reporting

Metrics and Management Reporting

• Develops and disseminate role-based metrics for Shared Services teams

• Develops and disseminate management-level reporting (i.e. customer revenue, team volume trends, etc.)

Process Quality Control

• Evaluates team performance

• Provides feedback to team members and management

• Initiates and drives process improvement

• Oversees and ensures delivery of critical, time-sensitive tasks for teams

Scope

Seeking a recognized subject matter expert with the ability to design, develop, and implement new and enhanced analytical/forecasting/metric reporting with minimal oversight from management. The Business Analyst should have proven experience analyzing a diverse scope of problems/issues and determining relevant business solutions. Working with a high degree of autonomy, this role will work closely with management to influence policies, processes, and practices across all Shared Services team.

What You'll Need:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present compelling visual metric reporting with an emphasis on details and accuracy for Sales & Senior leadership on a defined cadence

• Collaborate with Shared Services ELT to build out metrics and dashboards for teams and management

• Effectively present and articulate findings to key stakeholders through oral and written communications

• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner

• Identify opportunities to improve business process using analytical results and insights

• Develop models that can be used to predict future outcomes based on current trends

• Quality control of Shared Services team output

• Review and update critical financial data on a regular cadence to ensure accuracy

• Work in a team environment to achieve organizational goals

• Work with shared services team members on cash, billing & collection (Full AR cycle) goals, providing guidance and following through on system or process issues

• Collaborate with the MDM team to ensure alignment of data across all systems

• Assist in developing cross-team (Accounting, CIS, Product & Sales) business processes for the effective management of finance master data

• Manage monthly reporting requirements by Shared Services team, AP Aging, AR aging, financial reporting, etc. using NetSuite NetClose module

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• 5-7 years of applicable experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to take initiative without established guidelines and procedures using significant independent judgment

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Expert knowledge of Excel analytics; statistical analysis, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, data modeling, etc.

• Advanced planning and organizational skills

• Extremely detail oriented and committed to high quality results

• Proven experience with metric reporting around employee transactions (volume trends, completion time, etc.)

• High degree of comfort with communicating transparent, accurate individual and team metrics

• Entrepreneurial, proactive approach

• Excellent team building and conflict resolution skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Motivated to succeed and ensure the success of the team

• Experience with NetSuite is s PLUS

What You'll Bring:

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$76,000 - $95,000

Location:

New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

• Company provided and supplemental life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

• A 401K plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

• ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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