Manager of Business Development and Financial Planning

As a member of our team, you will:

• Business Development (50%):


• Evaluate new partnership opportunities and manage the vetting of inbound business proposals and inquiries
• Work with the Sr. Manager to define and refine partnership structures related to distribution, content acquisition, technology and sales & marketing
• Provide negotiation support and help build long-term relationships with partners
• Prepare analyses in support of negotiations and develop recommendations to present to key stakeholders
• Prepare aspects of commercial and financial diligence for strategic partnerships, including deal evaluation, execution, and post-close performance optimization
• Foster business relationships with content owners, distribution partners, tech service and other service providers to support the growth of Vevo business
• Prepare ongoing analysis of the competitive landscape and key industry trends and share key findings from the marketplace with Senior Leadership


• Financial Planning (50%):


• Oversee the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans in alignment with the company’s goals
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics to evaluate business performance and make recommendations.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate the profitability and feasibility of new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Assist label and distribution partners with financial forecasting and understanding company performance and industry trends.

This describes you:

• You are an excel wiz with a deep understanding of financial modeling, accounting and reporting standards
• You have a good understanding of the latest emerging trends in streaming media
• You have strong presentation skills helping translate the analysis to insights and “take aways” that drive decision making
• You are a pragmatic thinker
• You present your thoughts clearly and persuasively, in both the written and spoken word
• You are thoughtful and analytical, but do not suffer from analysis paralysis
• You work well in a collaborative environment
• You can translate high-level strategy to its day-to-day implementation
• You take initiative and are a problem solver
• You have a passion for music, entertainment, TV and digital media

Requirements:

• 4+ years’ experience within media/tech industry in finance, corporate strategy, consulting or investment banking
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a similar discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and business case development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear, executive-ready recommendations and presentations.
• Proactive and detail-oriented thinker with the ability to thrive in an often ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and financial skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, creative environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under time constraints

Interested? Great! You might like to know:

• We're a fun, energetic, and tight knit team
• We really enjoy music and technology
• We have excellent compensation and benefits packages
• We have premier access to music content and new releases of original media content
• We love to give away concert tickets to live music - not to mention live Vevo-produced musical performances
• We offer a 401k match