Manager, Finance

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Technical Operations, Engineering, and Cyber Security within NBCU Operations and Technology division is an $800M+ operating cash flow ($1.1B FCF). The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, and London.
The Manager will play an integral role on the Engineering Finance team, which oversees the consolidation and analysis of financial information (OCF, Capital, Headcount, Allocations) across multiple lines of business. The position offers unique exposure to strategic planning
that has an enterprise-wide impact. This role will report to the Director of Operational Finance.
Key Responsibilities
• Support in all aspects of annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly pacing, analyzing key metrics and trends, and summarizing for executive level presentations for support areas
• Lead monthly close deliverables (including monthly allocations, accruals, and company-wide cross charges) and ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all close activities
• Identify and streamline system operations, reporting, and forecasting processes
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, and provide regular reporting on financial performance, variances, and trends
• Collaborate with Operating, HR and Finance leads to tell an effective, concise, and consistent financial story
• Build effective business relationships with internal/external stakeholders and partnership on strategic initiatives to drive productivities (including planning & execution)
• Perform various ad-hoc analyses including variance analysis, sensitivities, and other requests from senior management
Leadership and Culture
• Bring a collaborative and hands-on approach to the work
• Promote a strong sense of urgency for reaching goals and key deliverables
• Develop open communication and productive work relationships with senior leadership, operations leads, and the broader finance team
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
• BS/BA degree Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 4+ years public and/or private accounting or FP&A experience preferred
• Proven financial and analytical skills including the ability to create complex financial models and efficiently communicate results
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite products - particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Accounting / GAAP knowledge
Desired Characteristics
• Team Player with the ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve independently
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
• Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
• Entertainment / Media / Technology experience preferred
• SAP or Essbase knowledge preferred with exposure to BPC a plus
Additional Requirements
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000-$110,000.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].