Finance Manager - Agency Temp - Sirius XM

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you’ll make an impact:

You’ll make an impact by providing financial and analytical support to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning for the management of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Digital, Business Development and Acquisition teams. Candidate will be familiar with subscription-based models and direct marketing.  You’ll assist in the monthly explanation of budget versus actual expenses, processing of invoices, analysis of media and partnerships and the creation of budgets and long range plans. Candidate should be comfortable in assuming ownership of critical functions, be adept at managing multiple priorities, and will be expected to take initiative internally within the Finance organization. Candidate must be a collaborative team player and be able to interact effectively with both peers and senior management.

What you’ll do:

• Perform monthly expense variance analysis across several areas Marketing
  • Download actuals and compare to budget. Provide variance explanations to help operating areas as well as our financial operations understand the drivers of our business each month
  • Provide cash forecasts on a monthly basis
  • Work closely with counterparts in Accounting on a monthly basis to review accruals and capture expenses accurately and promptly
  • Keep track of key performance metrics to ensure the health of the business stays on track
  • Communicate and review results with department managers and senior management on a monthly basis
  • Identify areas of risks and opportunities
  • Help streamline processes by implementing automation and creating dashboards

• Provide day-to-day support to the Sr. Director, as well as to the marketing teams he/she supports
  • Learn about the different types of campaigns, programs and partnership deals that drive acquisition and support business growth
  • Help support the operating teams by providing analytical support to gain approval on various projects while providing financial oversight
  • Understand the various models used across the team and collaborate with peers to find efficiencies and make improvements
  • Build relationships with the client groups supported and work to identify savings/synergy opportunities and mitigate risks
  • Work with marketing partners to conduct contract reviews and corresponding financial summaries to analyze financial impact of agreements

• Assist in the analysis of annual departmental budgets and reforecasts and long range plans
  • Update actuals in the models
  • Identify, validate, and track list of assumptions, initiatives and changes
  • Provide rate volume analysis that explains the main drivers in changes in expense
  • Proactively make recommendations for changes that will improve accuracy in budgets, reforecasts and business plans
  • Help create PowerPoint presentations for budgets and other financial plans

• Perform business case analysis
  • Verify assumptions are reasonable and that all variables have been accounted for
  • Verify goals are established and sufficient
  • Make recommendations with clear arguments and justifications

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of 5-6 years of professional experience in Finance including modeling and analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA a plus
• Experience in subscription based businesses and direct marketing with basic understanding of accounting
• Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills (Advanced Excel skills a must)
• Self-starter that can work with all levels of folks across the company in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented professional with solid time management skills and good judgment
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.