Dir, Production & Distribution Finance

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

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

Job Description:

The Director serves a key role on the SpinCo Production & Distribution Finance team, reporting to the Vice President, Production & Distribution Finance and serving as an operational finance support partner to the full “Operations & Technology” team. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the SpinCo leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the operations of a newly formed Media company.

The Production & Distribution Finance team is responsible for providing the full suite of operational Finance support to the President of Operations & Technology. This team will be responsible for supporting strategic decisions on the set-up of the SpinCo Operations & Technology function and providing ongoing financial support on day-to-day operations and guiding long-term initiatives

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the President of Operations & Technology in making strategic decisions related to setting-up new technical and operational solutions for SpinCo and completing the operational separation from NBCUniversal
• Providing ongoing operational finance support for the full Operations & Technology team, including enabling live production activities, managing key vendor relationships, and providing financial support across SpinCo facilities
• Managing tracking of overall SpinCo Operations & Technology operating expenses and allocating capital spend in collaboration with SpinCo FP&A team
• Partnering with SpinCo FP&A team with key inputs for ongoing forecasting, including budgets/long-range plans, in-year pacing and ad hoc financial analysis on Operations & Technology organization

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and a minimum 6 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Exceptional project management skills
• Proven execution focus with the ability to multi-task and support wide ranging business initiatives

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred
• Solid interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
• Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave,