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MLB Network seeks a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across MLB Network (MLBN), MLB Local Media, and other affiliated entities. This role provides senior-level oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes; reviews and evaluates the work of FP&A staff; and serves as a key finance partner to leadership. The Manager will also support high-level MLBN initiatives as needed. This position operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate evolving business priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the preparation and presentation of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for MLBN, MLB Local Media, and other affiliated entities. Review work produced by FP&A staff and ensure key information is presented in clear, visually engaging formats (e.g., PowerPoint, dashboards) for senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Oversee and review key processes related to financial closing and reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages and ad hoc analyses, ensuring accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization by synthesizing data and analysis, communicating insights to leadership, and driving opportunities to enhance reporting, processes, and decision-making.
• Review financial and operating KPIs, evaluate trends and issues identified by the team, and translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations for the CFO and other senior management.
• Review and approve monthly cash flow reporting for MLB Local Media, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide oversight and guidance on invoice coding and financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting, consistency, and identification of key items across entities.
• Lead efforts to improve financial systems, reports, and dashboards, evaluating recommendations from the team and driving implementation to meet evolving business needs.
• Support the tracking and fulfillment of contractual commitments as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is expected to maintain deep expertise in FP&A practices while developing a broad understanding of MLBN, MLB Local Media, and other affiliated entities and fostering the professional growth of the FP&A team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, or related business experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Experience with regional sports networks or local sports media is a plus.
• Experience in television, advertising, affiliate sales, or knowledge of production finance/accounting is a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across the organization, including remote teams such as MLB Local Media and MLB Office of the Commissioner.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, lead a team, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and experience with financial reporting systems.
• Familiarity with ERPs such as Oracle Fusion and BI tools such as Preq, Board, Tableau, Power BI, Adaptive Planning, and other similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Finance or Accounting major is highly preferred.

Position Reports to:

• SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Pay Range: $115,000 - $125,000 annually

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees. 

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits:

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage 
• Company Contributed 401K Plan 
• Paid Time Off and Holidays 
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Family Leave Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why MLB Network?

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season game telecasts, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at MLBNHR@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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