Manager, Finance - NBCUniversal

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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 and will manage one direct report.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in all aspects of annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, analyzing key metrics and trends, and summarizing for executive level presentations for support areas
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, and provide regular reporting on financial performance, variances, and trends
• Identify and streamline system operations, reporting, and forecasting processes across the Engineering Finance teams
• Collaborate with Operating, HR and Finance leads to tell an effective, concise, and consistent financial story
• Support Controllership in monthly and quarterly closes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial performance
• Build effective business partner relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Perform various ad-hoc analyses including variance analysis, sensitivities, and other requests from senior management
• Manage a direct report, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration

Leadership and Culture

• Bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to the work, and focus on team members’ careers and professional development
• 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

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 four 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.

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.

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