Senior Director, Network Programming FP&A

Company Description

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Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work within the Entertainment group of TV & Streaming! The Senior Director, Programming Finance will have purview across all Cable platforms, including USA, Bravo, Syfy, Oxygen, E!, & Universal Kids. The Senior Director will work cross-functionally between Scheduling, Production Operations, Controllership, Business Affairs, Creative & Finance Senior Management to provide traditional operational and finance support related to, but not limited to current programming and development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor a team comprised of managers and analysts in the day- to-day financial management of the Cable portfolio programming.
• Own the consolidation and presentation of Cable programming portfolio OCF & FCF roll up and related variance analysis for all financial cycles (Pacings, Upfront, Estimates & Budget).
• Manage, identify & highlight business risks and opportunities throughout the quarter for Cable Portfolio.
• Provide periodic reporting and presentations to Creative and Finance senior leadership to inform decision making.    
• Drive automation, simplification and enhancement of existing operational processes and reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses that provide insight into programming financials and support strategic decision making.  
• Play a key role in supporting the ongoing process and system improvement and testing of programming content tracking and reporting system (COMPASS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial, accounting, or similar roles
• Advanced user of excel with track record of complex model building (pivot tables, V look-ups, automation of link updates, etc)
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• SAP General Ledger knowledge a plus.
• Media experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Effective and persuasive communicator.
• History of proactiveness and strong sense of urgency
• A focus on promoting a positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Able to establish trust and foster relationships with key business partners inside the organization as well as in adjacent organizations
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in work product.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals across all levels of an organization
• Strong time-management skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

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 offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $150,000 - $185,000

Additional Information

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