Business Manager (Hulu)
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The Business Management department is a fast-paced, dynamic team whose responsibility is to partner with Marketing and Publicity teams to effectively manage their budgets, track invoices, troubleshoot AP-related issues, and support Finance with reporting.
The Business Management team is seeking a Business Manager who will be an integral part of the team supporting Hulu Marketing. The Business Manager will be reporting to the Director of Business Management and will oversee business finance operations, manage budgets in partnership with budget owners (VPs and above) to inform budget decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures. In addition, the Business Manager is responsible for submitting monthly and quarterly Forecast or Close reports with written variances on show title fluctuations to Business Finance. Also including but not limited to manage budgets to support Business teams to ensure SAP actuals spend is accurate, pending invoices are tracked, and forecasts reconcile to AOP-approved budgets. This involves day-to-day operations ensuring vendors are set up in the system, liaising with Accounts Payable (AP) and Procurement, handling purchase order (PO) exceptions, after-the-fact POs, and, as needed, working with Contingent Workforce Management, HR, and Legal. The Business Manager is also responsible for establishing or iterating business management processes that will solve business teams’ needs, such as working with HR to develop a process to hire and pay Daily Hires in Workday and Kronos, respectively. The Business Manager needs to submit internal budget adjustments via journal entries or external adjustments via billbacks. This is for year-round Awards Media, Fall events, and quarterly and fiscal year end close. We are looking for a professional who can build relationships and trust and who has the resourcefulness to tackle any assignment, think through it, and readily grasp the most efficient and effective way to get to the goal.
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and expertise in business operations, budget management, and strategic planning.
Inform Long-Range and Annual Operating Plans
Review budget reports and scenarios with Senior Executives, incorporating actuals and commitments to drive strategic budget management decisions
Interpret internal and external business challenges, lead projects, and recommend best practices to improve processes and operational efficiency.
Build, maintain, and iterate reporting for Hulu Marketing to share actionable insights across Brand and Performance Marketing
Create or iterate existing business finance operations processes, such as managing Daily Hire Onboarding, Workday, SAP, or Kronos, including training, reviewing, and providing guidance.
Provide expertise on all financial tools technically and operationally.
Liaise with Finance and Controllership on behalf of the business teams to ensure accuracy of P&L with the following duties:
Review and submit monthly/quarterly Forecast/Close Reporting for multi-$100MM budget
Write variances on budget fluctuations in Forecast/Close submissions
Responsible to submit adjustments to Controllership via journal entry
Manage bill backs for external and internal parties
Process and audit invoices within the SAP enterprise resource planning system and Procurement tool
Deposit with company Cashier deposits of checks & Controllership
New Vendor setup for APEX (AP) and for vendor portal issues
Connect and communicate with all levels of management
Communicate difficult concepts clearly
Foster collaboration and build relationships across departments to achieve shared objectives.
Ensure internal controls are followed
Be compliant with the Walt Disney Company Policy and Procedures in managing business finance operations through partnering with Finance and the business teams (Hulu Brand, Performance, and Live Marketing, Media, Publicity, Engagement & Retention Marketing, etc.).
Preserve integrity of the vendor master database to mitigate risk to company data and/or assets
Oversee two contractors and serve as a mentor to junior team members, providing support and expertise as needed
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of work experience in Business, Accounting, or Finance ideally at a streaming or entertainment company
Self‐starter with critical thinking, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead functional teams or projects
Ability to multi-task and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
A positive, team-oriented attitude to fit our culture
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
SAP, Workday, and Payroll knowledge
Working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Google Drive apps
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Kronos and Airtable
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related major
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monice, CA is $92,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Hulu Enterprises, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
Hulu Enterprises, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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