Senior Financial Analyst

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Job Description

Job Purpose

Universal Studio Group (USG) is NBCUniversal’s production house for television series. We work hard to create dynamic content that connects people through entertainment and creative storytelling. Our portfolio encompasses dramas, comedies, unscripted TV, and exclusive Originals for NBC & our new streaming service Peacock. Some of the shows we produce include New Amsterdam, Superstore, Never Have I Ever, Ted Lasso, Saturday Night Live and the new modern-day dramatic take on Bel-Air!

The TV Ultimates team plays an integral role in managing the studio economics, individual series profitability, and providing insightful analysis in the strategic decision-making processes and operations of USG. The Senior Financial Analyst role is a terrific opportunity for the candidate to be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry.  The role interacts with internal TV & Streaming business units (e.g. Peacock, NBC, USA, Syfy), off network distribution finance teams (e.g. TV Distribution, DVD, EST) and cost centers (Production, Participations and Residuals).  The scope of core responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, TV ultimates management, quarterly ultimates reviews, monthly pacing submissions, as well as our annual budget and long-range plan.  The individual will also gain exposure through various ad hoc analyses related to contract terms, slate/series strategic decisions, and studio operations.  This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Finance for USG.   

Key Responsibilities

• Provide essential support in tracking, forecasting, and reporting USG series ultimates including variance analysis
• Own the process for quarterly ultimates reviews with Distribution Markets, Production Finance, Participations, and Residuals teams
• Facilitate and prepare monthly/quarterly closing processes and related compliance activities
• Report out to Senior Leadership of Universal Studio Group around financial performance
• Perform ad hoc analysis for scenario planning

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in Accounting and/or Finance

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong attention to detail
• Media/Entertainment experience preferred
• Possess the confidence, presence, and communication skills to interact and present to senior management and high-level executives
• Ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and be effective and decisive under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility to work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment
• Team player with ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment and willingness to give assistance to co-workers in order to achieve departmental goals
• Firm understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve unique and challenging issues/concerns
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn new concepts and develop a deep knowledge of the TV industry

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to work extended hours with short notice during critical planning cycles
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally cont