Sr. Manager, Finance Capital Planning & Consolidation - NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is looking for a Senior Manager, Finance Capital Planning & Consolidation to join our West Coast Studio Operations (“WCSO”) and Global Real Estate (“GRE”) Team in University City, California, reporting to the VP, FP&A of West Coast Studio Operations and Global Real Estate. The NBCU portfolio consists of multiple business divisions across global locations.

In this role, you will play a role in the development of WCSO and GRE capital budgets as well as GRE overhead planning and forecasting functions. You will support Capital Planning & Reporting for WCSO and GRE and provide FP&A and financial support to the GRE & Sustainability division of NBCU.  For GRE, you will also be responsible for fiscal oversight of real estate transactions and entitlement/master planning and developmental support of NBCU properties. You will also lead ad hoc strategic and financial analysis on a broad range of real estate topics (acquisition, disposition, buy vs. lease vs. build).

What You’ll Do:

• Support annual budgeting and Long Range financial Planning (LRP) for WCSO Capital Projects and for GRE Capital Projects and Operating Expenses
• Provide periodic forecasts, quarterly and monthly pacing with variance explanations, and presentations to NBCUniversal corporate and senior management
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for GRE and Sustainability Overhead expenses
• Develop and maintain key metrics for tracking and analysis and improved depth of existing reporting
• Partner with GRE team to provide financials and fiscal impact of the development of Master Plan initiatives
• Act as a liaison to Operations & Technology Controllership to ensure capital activities are accounted for appropriately
• Support capital projects and improvements identified by GRE that have cross divisional benefits
• Strengthen cross-functional relationships with business units
• Identify financial risks and opportunities
• Provide strategic and advisory services to business leaders

Let’s Talk About You…

• Executer – You get things done!  Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior organizational skills you manage through competing priorities within a matrixed environment
• Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal
• Juggler – You know how to manage multiple tasks and priorities and move them all along effectively while keeping stakeholders updating and informed
• Tech-savvy – You are an MS Office whiz and can take on case management software with ease
• Team Leader – prior experience leading and developing a team and giving meaningful feedback; will be a great asset for this role

What You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years of experience analyzing financial statements and budgets, and 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven experience in financial metric analysis, forecasting and planning
• Proven experience using SAP or other similar accounting software

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• MBA in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field
• Experience in managing capital expenditure consolidation and reporting
• Experience in Real Estate, including due diligence, market and property evaluations, acquisitions, dispositions, and projections
• Experience working within a media environment
• Experience fostering relationships with peers in operating functions and other matrix operational teams
• Ability to develop a strong internal and external network; effectively and efficiently leveraging relevant resources
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: 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 - $135,000 (bonus eligible).

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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