Sr. Director, Engineering 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 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Technical Operations, Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI within NBCU Operations and Technology division is an $900M+ operating cash flow ($1.2B 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 Senior Director, Engineering Finance will act as a financial and strategic thought partner to SVP, Media Engineering; SVP, Global Networks & Distribution, SVP, Ad Sales Technology and SVP Production Engineering. The Senior Director, Engineering Finance will oversee core financial budgeting and pacing activities, strategic analysis, workforce management and key vendor insights across the organization’s global footprint. The role will report to the VP of Engineering Finance.

Responsibilities

· Establish standard operating rhythms to assist SVP leaders and Controllership in overall management and direction of the business from a financial perspective including the development and implementation of business strategies, operational goals, and policies

· Own consolidation, reporting and variance analysis for short-term and long-term planning and forecasting rhythms

· Develop tools and processes to provide insights into critical strategic operational areas (e.g. Capital investment return analysis, Engineering time tracking, Capitalized Labor)

· Provide leadership in the development of strategic financial objectives aligned with the long-range plan of the Engineering organization. Lead all core finance processes (budgets, pacing, estimate updates, long range plans) for the Engineering division

· Structure, coach, and develop an outstanding team of 3+ finance professionals

· Lead the financial preparation and delivery of monthly op reviews

· Work to drive change as needed while also seeking to create buy-in and build consensus amongst internal stakeholders.

· Develop strong relationships with the Engineering leadership team and help guide and influence their plans to ensure the division achieves its budgets and long-range plans.

· Partner with finance peers to implement operational and financial best practices across the business, and ensure balance sheet stewardship and controllership

· Exhibit at all times O&T’s leadership principles, and ensure that the operations remain focused on reliability, availability, productivity, growth, and security

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

· 6+ years of financial experience, including advanced leadership and financial stewardship

· Relevant senior financial management and leadership experience, preferably in a dynamic, matrixed organization

· Experience managing financial metrics and forecasting in the media industry

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Desired Qualifications

· Media/Broadcast industry experience preferred