Sr Financial Analyst - Tech Services

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

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.

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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Successful candidate will help develop and maintain best in class financial processes, improve technical performance, and align decision making with the business' key performance indicators for the Technical Services department of the Theme park.  Technical Services is tasked with constructing, maintaining and improving the mechanical operations of the park including all rides, attractions, shows and facilities.  They literally make the park run and this Finance role helps them do that in a timely and financially optimal manner, including spending significant time in the park as they do their work.  Provide accurate and timely financial transactions, reporting and analysis.  Establish and maintain detailed budgets (Annual Plan and Quarterly Updated Forecast).  Partner with operators to maximize efficiencies.  Lead/assist with various ad hoc projects as required.  Interact with Senior Management on a regular basis to deliver financial updates.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive Department Performance

• Partner with Technical Services management and the Finance team to develop and implement best in class metrics and analysis to drive operation performance.  Develop and implement best in class financial processes.  Provide financial coaching to all technical partners.

Financial Reporting, Budget Preparation and Analysis:

• Prepare weekly/monthly performance packages for senior management addressing budget variances, cash position and status of current projects. 
• Partner with operators to ensure appropriate accounting throughout the month, including reclasses, charge-off and other entries as needed to ensure transparent and accurate reporting.
• Execute Month-End close with excellence, ensuring that all financial transactions are appropriately executed and recorded, including journal entries, accruals and other financial entries.
• Assist with preparation of the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts and latest estimates.   Prepare monthly position update for senior management.
• Perform analyses on financial performance versus budgeted targets and versus key business drivers to include regression and correlation analyses.  Extend findings to provide meaningful recommendations.

Maximize Technical Efficiencies:

• Strengthen controls to ensure a “no surprises” environment.  Leverage relationships with operating partners to optimize efficiencies and influence behavior.

Special Projects:

• Lead/assist special projects – both analytical and process improvements (i.e.: management reports, operational processes, metric management techniques).  Document findings and provide meaningful recommendations.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance or related field.
• 2 plus years Finance experience with progression.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcuni.careers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime, and/or on weekends with short notice
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