Senior Financial Analyst - NBCU Local

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.

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

Essential part of the Finance and Operations teams by serving in a critical workforce planning role, while managing a major portion of the stations’ expenses. Position resides in the Finance department and reports directly to the Senior Finance Director along with significant interaction with the VP of Finance and other station management.

Responsibilities

• Key prepare/lead for following functions:
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Month End Close & variance analyses
  • Weekly Ad Revenue Projections/Pacing
  • Headcount Analytics
  • Financial/Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Workflow documentation and internal audit liaison
  • Vendor management
  • Capital and fixed asset tracking
• Partner with the managers of the operating groups to review budget performance and assess impact of operational changes
• Responsible for preparing and evaluating key operational and financial metrics
• Develop, design and evaluate models for business process improvements to be shared with senior and operational management
• Assist in development of presentations to executive management
• Manage ad hoc projects and report requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of work experience in finance, public accounting or operations
• Aptitude for complex problem solving and an ability to identify and implement process improvement and change management
• Superior organizational skills
• Analytical mindset with an ability to drive results based on analysis
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively
• Ability to read, interpret and apply contractual elements to business
• Excellent excel skills with the ability to create pivot tables and advanced formulas Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to influence and lead change
• Working knowledge of finance (Accounts Payable, General ledger, etc.) and scheduling systems

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and be effective and decisive under pressure
• Past work experience in the Media industry or broadcast environment, preferred

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: $70,000-90,000.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership