Roku
Lead Analyst, Ad Forecasting & Inventory Yield
New York, New York
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$170kDetected 8 hours ago
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About the role
- Manager, Ad Forecasting & Inventory Yield, within Revenue Operations.
- This position is a hybrid role, Monday - Thursday in office with the option to work from home on Friday.
- This position is based in New York, New York.
Responsibilities
- Own global demand forecasts and in-quarter revenue pacing views; architect tools for scenario analysis, what-if modeling, and performance-versus-plan tracking that inform executive decision-making
- Build and maintain analytical frameworks that measure forecast performance, identify gaps, quantify risks and opportunities, and directly influence roadmaps and business strategy
- Lead recurring cross-functional meetings and forums with Revenue Operations, Finance, and Product leadership - translating forecast and inventory insights into pricing, packaging, and yield strategies
- Proactively identify, develop, and execute recommendations to improve monetization and gross profitability
- Own the roadmap for the team's scalable dashboard suite, including enhancements, tech debt reduction, and automation priorities; delegate and oversee execution across junior resources
- Collaborate with Business Automation, Data Engineering, and Product teams to ensure reporting requirements are represented in data models and pipelines; initiate cross-functional projects where gaps exist
- Independently lead large-scale presentations to senior leadership, connecting analytical insights to broader business strategy and outcomes
- Deliver ad hoc analysis and strategic insights as Roku explores new ad units, formats, packaging, and business development initiatives
- Strong project management and detail orientation; manages multiple large-scale initiatives with minimal oversight, informing and updating leadership proactively
- Works autonomously with full command of the business; builds consensus and alignment across stakeholders before executing
Requirements
- Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, or similar) for dashboard development, self-service analytics, and automation
- We're excited it you have
Nice to have
- Experience partnering with and presenting to Directors, VPs, and executive stakeholders in a high-growth media/tech or streaming environment strongly preferred
Skills
- Domain & Technical Skills
Compensation
- For New York - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $150,000 - $170,000 annually.
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