Sr. 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 Senior Financial Analyst for the CityWalk Finance team will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial planning, reporting, and analysis for CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood. In this position, you will have an exciting opportunity to partner with operations and finance to drive results in several fast-paced, results-driven lines of business. The Senior Financial Analyst will assist with revenue and expense forecasting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.  

Job Duties:

• Prepare annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, monthly position update, and latest estimates
• Perform monthly close and prepare monthly performance packages for department management with budget variances
• Perform in-depth analytical, operational, and budget analyses on actual financial performance versus budgeted targets and versus key business drivers
• Strengthen controls to ensure a “no surprises” environment.  Leverage relationships with operating partners to optimize efficiencies and influence behavior
• Prepare weekly/monthly performance packages for senior management addressing budget variances
• Partner with operational management and the finance team to develop key operational/financial metrics, improve current financial processes, make recommendations to optimize efficiencies and influence decisions
• Benchmark best practices in other theme parks/hospitality companies and assess opportunity for implementing at USH
• Help execute on ad-hoc requests
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance or related field
• Minimum 2 years of Finance experience with progression
• Excellent analytical abilities are required, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders

Desired Characteristics:

• Resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives
• SAP, BPC, and/or Microstrategy knowledge a plus
• Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse/cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as be detail-oriented is essentia