WPVI - Finance Manager - Operations & Business Planning

Job ID 10125806 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Jul. 31, 2025

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Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people, 2+ who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. In an average day Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult 25-54 news viewers. WPVI has provided coverage to the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 100 years in 2019!

The Manager of Operations and Business Planning plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance at WPVI. This strategic position is integral to the station’s continued success.

Collaborating closely with the VP of Operations and Business Planning, department heads, and other key stakeholders, this role is responsible for monitoring expenses, translating strategic goals into actionable financial plans, and delivering comprehensive financial reporting. The manager will also contribute to station-wide initiatives and drive operational efficiencies across departments.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment and adheres to established policies, procedures, and strategic plans. They will receive guidance from leadership and know when to escalate issues appropriately. This role also involves providing technical expertise on financial systems and practices, with a deep understanding of organizational financial objectives and interdepartmental priorities.

Given that the VP oversees both WPVI and WTVD, this manager will often serve as the senior financial authority on-site, making high-level decisions and collaborating regularly with station leadership.

This role includes direct supervision of Business Office and Building Operations staff, providing leadership, performance feedback, and conducting evaluations.

What You Will Do

Primarily responsible for preparing all financial submissions for the station with assistance from subordinates and with directional guidance and limited review by VP Operations.
Responsible for all station accounting, Quarter-end close, ad hoc requests, and special purpose operational reports, including advance planning and directing subordinates.
Works closely with VP Operations and managers across the station to prepare Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Forecasts, then works with all to monitor ongoing spending in relation to those financial plans.
Supervise Finance and Building Operations staff
Leads some station-wide projects and is a key contributor to others in pursuit of a broad range of station goals.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of five years professional experience with prior Management experience strongly preferred
Strong service orientation with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with both internal and external partners
Expert knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, and Disney policies
Collaborate closely with all departments to ensure optimization of financial resources. Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
Collaborative working style and ability to meet the needs of all team members needing financial data/guidance
Proven ability to work with confidential information, while exercising sound judgment and decision-making
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work with flexibility, be adaptable, and demonstrate an ability to problem solve
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP
Ability to effectively manage complex projects while balancing all other priorities
Outstanding manager of team members, both direct reports and those reporting to other departments, who work with you on special projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Management experience working in Public Accounting or in a large company
MBA, CPA, or currently working toward either designation
Experience working in Television business operations or a related media field

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Business

Preferred Education

MBA, CPA, or currently working toward either designation

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About ABC Owned TV Stations:

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 WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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