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.

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

NBCUniversal’s Finance group has an opening for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst within the Financial Planning & Analysis team supporting our West Coast Studio Operations division.

• Assist in the financial analysis by gathering, grouping, and graphically presenting data utilizing spreadsheet applications
• Utilize statistical data to perform trend and variance analysis
• Maintain standard financial reports
• Assist management in the development of annual budgets, estimates, year-end reconciliation and long range plans
• Work closely with operations finance on Monthly/Quarterly/Annual accounting closes, reporting and variance analysis
• Work with the finance team and operating groups to prepare and consolidate Plans & Estimates for management. This involves analyzing data provided by operators, developing reports and conducting opportunity and risk analysis and variance analysis to prior year and prior plan/estimate submissions
• Support the Senior Manager in owning the local Hyperion Essbase budgeting system, ensuring system is synchronized with General Ledger. Provide recommendations to management for changes as needed.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial and operating review reports and presentations for senior management in finance and operations
• Prepare various period-end and ad hoc financial and operations-based reports and variance analysis for Studio Operations Divisional and corporate management.
• Analyze monthly headcount against prior periods and plan for submission to Studio Ops management and Corporate FP&A.
• Manage consolidation and communication of space allocations
• Prepare ad hoc operating analyses for strategic initiatives
• Prepare monthly financial and operating review reports and presentations for senior management in finance and operations

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You…

• Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal
• Customer Service Champion– No request is too big or too small, you put customers and our people first   
• Project Wrangler – expertise in seeing opportunities for improvement, gaining support, breaking down to bite-sized chunks, executing and seeking feedback will give you a superpower to strategically partner with clients and change workflow as opportunities arise
• Tech-savvy – You are an MS Office whiz and can take on new software with ease

What You Have…

• 2+ years of financial analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting field
• Proficiency in SAP G/L, SAP BPC comparable accounting system
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charting, financial formulas)

What Could Set You Apart…

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience in Essbase strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills

Application Information:

• 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