Financial Analyst, Ad Sales at Fox Corporation in Chicago, IL

Summary: Fox Corporation is a leading media company that produces and distributes content through various brands. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Ad Sales Finance team, where the role involves assisting with expense budget planning and providing operational and analytical support across the ad sales organization. Responsibilities: - Perform monthly financial close including expense accrual entries and general ledger reconciliations - Prepare monthly reporting and detailed variance analysis - Prepare variance drivers and commentary for executive reporting packages and network finance teams - Reconcile detailed expense budgets for Research, Marketing, T&E, Events and Digital - Update models with actuals, revise forecasts for monthly/quarterly submissions - Invoice processing and management of expense authorizations & vendor onboarding requests - Maintain Workday T&E reporting & expense management by ad sales employee & management team - Field ad hoc reporting requests from Sales management and Corporate Finance - Assist with envisioning and creating new reporting as needed - Work closely with peers in Ad Sales and Finance groups Required Qualifications: - Accounting/Finance/Economics bachelor's degree - 1-3 years of experience in Public Accounting, Corporate Finance or Investment Banking - Exceptional attention to detail, ability to produce high quality deliverables - Comfort working under tight deadlines - Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects - Ability and willingness to quickly adapt in a rapidly changing environment - Strong Excel skills and ability to manipulate large data set Preferred Qualifications: - Workday Financials & HR - Adaptive Planning - Strong interest in Media/Advertising industry Required Skills: Financial analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, General ledger reconciliation, Variance analysis, Expense management, Invoice processing, Workday Financials, Excel, Corporate finance, Public accounting, Investment banking, manage multiple projects Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, Insurance, A 401(k) plan, Paid time off, Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents