Sr Financial Analyst

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst, MSNBC Newsgathering Finance
OVERVIEW
This key role is the main finance partner for the new MSNBC Newsgathering organization, a major strategic initiative already underway as the Versant brands prepare for the upcoming spin from NBCUniversal. This role is responsible for building partnerships with the Newsgathering leadership team to address day to day priorities, execute on special projects, and to contribute to conversations on new ideas. There will also be significant collaboration with HR and finance peers to build informed financial plans and to lead key initiatives. This role will report to the VP, News Programming Finance and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with editorial leadership to support a new team of 100+ journalist who will lead world-wide news coverage for MSNBC across all platforms.
• Plan and communicate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, staffing changes, and cost initiatives.
• Provide reporting and other operational support for various third-party partner arrangements.
• Own all financial processes - annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates for both P&L and cash forecasts.
• Create KPI's, build and manage operational reporting, and actively identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with show leaders and HR; manage headcount reporting.
• Support ad hoc projects and requests.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
• Solid financial modeling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand, and influence across various levels within the organization.
• Possesses the confidence and presence to interact and present at senior management and executive levels.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
What we'll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities:
• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Don't have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
We're a global company that values our employee's individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we're smarter, more dynamic and better together. That's why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-8662m6-18-97-14-86-42 in your application.