Financial Analyst

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, Cyber Security, and AI within NBCU Operations and Technology division is an $900M+ operating cash flow ($1.2B 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 Finance Analyst will play an integral role on the Engineering Finance team, which oversees the consolidation and analysis of financial information (EBITDA, Capital, Headcount, Allocations) across multiple lines of business in critical and emerging technologies. This position offers unique exposure to operational and strategic planning that has an enterprise-wide impact. This role will report into the VP of Engineering Finance within the Engineering Finance organization.
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
• Support monthly close deliverables (including monthly allocations, accruals, and company-wide cross charges) and ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all close activities
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data (including headcount analysis), and provide regular reporting on financial performance, variances, and trends
• Build effective relations with Engineering Finance team and external Operations and Technology Finance teams
• Work with relevant Operational teams on Purchase Order operations and analysis
• Maintain standard operating procedure documentation
• Perform various ad-hoc analyses
• Bring a collaborative and hands-on approach to the work

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA degree Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large amounts of data in SAP, excel, other financial systems.
• Solid financial and analytical skills including the ability to create financial models and efficiently communicate results
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, great team player
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, be effective and decisive under pressure
• Proficient with MS Office Suite products - particularly Excel and PowerPoint skills

Desired Qualifications

• 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

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: $64,350-$70,000.
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].