Financial Analyst

Company Description

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.

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst will support the Theme Park and CityWalk Retail team through finance deliverables including the following: daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, Budget/ Long Range Plan (LRP)/ Latest Estimate (LE) cycles, and ad hoc analysis.  Will be assigned the specific tasks as the new hire will go through the training of all of the below responsibilities as seen fit.
 

Responsibilities:

Revenue:

• Analyze Per Cap (spending per guest) drivers by the venue, dept, and IP on a weekly and monthly basis
• Accurate completion of monthly Position Updates on trend
• Validate Daily, WTD, MTD, and YTD Per Cap / Revenue against multiple systems
• Support month-end close process by completing and posting Journal entries for Revenue load factors including Concessionaire, third party venues, and its revenue shares
• Ad-hoc revenue analysis as requested

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):

• Analyze COGS drivers by venue, dept, and IP on a weekly and monthly basis
• Partner with Universal Parks & Resorts (UPR) to gain insight on COGS build for Budget and LE
• Accurate completion of monthly Position Updates and Pacing based on trend
• Validate Daily, WTD, MTD, and YTD COGS rate against multiple systems
• Support month-end close process by completing and posting Journal entries for COGS load factors including Slow Moving & Obsolete (SLOBS), Freight, Shrink and Royalties
• Ad-hoc COGS analysis as requested

Variable Labor:

• Analyze labor cost drivers by the venue, rate, and hours on a weekly and monthly basis
• Track open/close and its impact on labor cost and assist the Retail operation team to adjust labor matrices
• Provide financial perspective to operational needs and understand monthly variances against budget and LEs
• Partner with operators to build annual budgets considering historical trends, while understanding the impact of new projects
• Ad-hoc Variable Labor Analysis as requested

Operating Expenses (OPEX):

• Maintain accurate monthly operational checkbooks for administration and visual teams to track operating expenses
• Track project timing against budget and identify offsets; Reforecasting timing, as needed
• Provide financial perspective to operational needs and understand monthly variances against budget
• Partner with operators to build annual budgets considering historical trends, while understanding impact of new projects
• Ad-hoc OPEX Analysis as requested