Sr. Financial Analyst, Finance

Job Description

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Key team member of MSNBC finance team with ownership and execution of FP&A, Accounting and select Operational Finance duties for the MSNBC brand.
• Lead process to update monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting of MSNBC's financial results.
• Partner with the Director, MSNBC Finance to consolidate overall brand submissions with a focus on highlighting key variances, risks and opportunities and submit to SVP and Sr. Director of News Group FP&A.
• Own the preparation and consolidation of MSNBC's monthly headcount forecasting process requested by the Corporate HQ FP&A team, working closely with HR and Finance team members to drive accurate reporting.
• Analyze and investigate variances on an ongoing basis with the goal of developing a deep understanding of production related costs and providing key insights to management.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close processes on select production related expenses, including accurate forecasting, journal entry preparation, variance analysis and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards for MSNBC's production and contributor costs with actionable insights and recommendations that drive business decisions.
• Assist in the development and preparation of MSNBC's annual Budget, Estimate cycles and Long Range Plan.
• Demonstrate an ongoing passion for process improvement, proposing strategies that drive efficiencies and bottom-line results.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant Finance experience
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup, etc.) skills and strong PowerPoint skills
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the NY Area
• Must be available to work extended hours as needed

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
• Experience working in operational finance.
• Expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Experience in SAP/AOE/BPC.

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-$95,000.

Additional Information

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