Sarah Ambrosino
Simsbury,CT
Summary
Proactive Finance leader with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
The Walt Disney Company, Affiliate Revenue
06.2019 - Current
- Manages Disney Entertainment affiliate revenue and marketing financial forecast, budget, long range plan and month end close reporting for ABC, Disney Channel, FX, and National Geographic networks.
- Business partner to network P&L owners and provide them with industry updates and real-time impacts of video subscriber trends
- Provides decision support for key distribution renewals including analysis of deal economics and impacts to other distribution deals
- Supports ABC Non-Owned business with financial analysis and decision support for deal negotiations. Improved forecasting process from prior team, coming in just 2% higher than AOP .
- Manages two direct reports and provides coaching to them as well as mentoring to other TWDC employees
Senior Finance Manager
ESPN, International - LATAM & EMEA
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed the accurate and timely forecast and analysis of the International business operations and foreign currency impacts for SSLA, EMEA and Digital Media and presented budget, 5YP, and forecast to Sr. Mgmt
- Provided decision support on SSLA Affiliate renewals, expansion of products, 3rd party Advertising deals, and new content/brand license deals to key stakeholders
- Supported the acquisition of Media Distribution rights and implementation of deals into annual business plan
- Supported the launch of ESPN2 in Central America in May 2018 through collaboration with Affiliate, Programming, and Production Operations, driving further growth and increased profits in the SSLA region
- Managed a team of three including providing mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluations
Senior Finance Manager
ESPN, International - Consolidation
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Coordinated and executed the consolidation of the International division's P&L for forecasts and month close as well as provided reporting guidance to International Finance team worldwide
- Prepared and presented the annual budget, five-year plan, and forecasts along with associated risks and opportunities to Sr. Management
- Managed the calculation of foreign currency impacts, including calculation of constant rate and analysis of local currency exposure risk, and presented these impacts through strategic analyses to Sr. Management
- Oversaw the financial reporting for joint ventures and prepared summaries for quarterly Board of Directors meetings
- Forecasted all US based International expenses and allocation among the International regions
- Managed and coached one direct report
Finance Manager
ESPN, International - Brazil & APAC
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed the accurate and timely forecasting and analysis of the International business operations and foreign currency impacts for Brazil, Asia Pacific (APAC), and CTVS; Consolidated International Advertising financials and presented to Management
- Worked with senior leaders, finance management, and peers on strategic projects and analyses, specifically the APAC reemergence project which led to numerous new deals, including with Tencent, and profits over the next five years
- Managed and coached one direct report
Senior Financial Analyst
ESPN FP&A
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Prepared condensed company-wide financial reporting and pacing, including analysis for the benefit of ESPN and TWDC executive management
- Collaborated with business partners of the Indirect Production, Human Resources and Administration departments to prepare their budgets and forecasts
- Managed special projects and collaborated with senior management on company-wide SG&A reporting
- Analyzed monthly close reports, prepared variances, and consolidated for reporting purposes
Senior Auditor
Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed and led teams in a fast-paced environment with experience in GAAP and NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles
- Planned effective and efficient audit procedures based upon client risk assessment, analysis of account fluctuations, determination of materiality, and planned reliance on internal controls
- Conducted substantive and control testing related to high risk areas such as incurred but not reported loss reserves, reinsurance-related accounts, revenue and medical expenses
- Assessed the design and implementation of clients' business process controls and implemented procedures to test controls for operating effectiveness
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2007
Skills
- Financial and Quantitative Analysis
- Budgeting and Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Excellent Communication & Organizational Skills
- Strategic Decision Support
- Team Management/ Leadership
- Project Management
Affiliations
Certified Public Accountant, State of CT
ESPN Women ERG - Finance Chair
WICT New England Chapter
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
The Walt Disney Company, Affiliate Revenue
06.2019 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
ESPN, International - LATAM & EMEA
08.2016 - 05.2019
Senior Finance Manager
ESPN, International - Consolidation
10.2014 - 07.2016
Finance Manager
ESPN, International - Brazil & APAC
01.2014 - 09.2014
Senior Financial Analyst
ESPN FP&A
08.2010 - 12.2013
Senior Auditor
Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.2007 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Connecticut
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