Manager, Business Partnering - Southfield, MI

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Job Summary
We are seeking a Finance Manager to support our growing portfolio of partnerships and lead key strategic initiatives across the TV advertising business. This role will serve as a critical thought partner to senior leadership, driving financial insight, business planning, and deal evaluation to help shape the company’s growth strategy. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners. This position offers an opportunity to make a visible impact in a dynamic and evolving media landscape, particularly as traditional TV and digital converge.

Job Description
Core Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents moderate-to-complex financial analysis, business analysis and profitability and cost analysis projects and presents to senior management. Analyzes significant variances from planned or forecasted results in order to provide interpretations and recommendations to management.
• Directs the preparation of all accounting and financial reports, relating to proposed new business operations, for management and operations review.
• Own forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for partnership-driven revenue streams. This includes identifying trends and proactively communicating risks and opportunities.
• Serve as the finance lead for partner relationships—supporting contract negotiations, deal structuring, and performance tracking.
• Monitor and analyze partnership economics, including revenue sharing, inventory utilization, and profitability metrics.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal to align financial objectives with partner agreements.
• Participates in various corporate financial accounting projects such as financial systems development and currency management programs.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.