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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Manager of Finance is responsible for managing financial planning and forecasting for an innovative new initiative at NBCUniversal. This is a newly created role is an exciting opportunity that will play a foundational part in building and scaling a dedicated finance function to support the initiative’s growth. This role will have significant interaction with department heads, particularly through the forecast, budget, and estimate cycles.  In addition, the Manager will participate in/coordinate ad hoc projects as requested.

Here you can:

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for an innovative new initiative at NBCUniversal.
• Act as a key finance partner to leadership, working closely with them to provide guidance on financial implications of decisions and maintain accurate forecasts
• Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario analysis
• Headcount tracking and analysis for operational teams
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights  
• Create management reports and presentations on a routine and ad hoc basis
• Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Own vendor set up and maintenance process for the initiative
• Continually review financial processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy and drive effective financial forecasting
• Participate in other ad hoc projects

Qualifications

Here you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint
• Travel to Canada required

What we'll look for:

• SAP BW/BPC experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and encapsulate complex data and information in order to build financial models and presentations to senior leadership
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
• Must be accurate, highly organized with great attention to detail
• Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
• Solid work ethic and follow through
• Willingness to improve processes and improve efficiencies

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $90,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)  

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.