Sr. Financial Analyst - Sports Production Finance

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role Purpose
The Production Finance team works closely with the Sports Production teams to budget, track and complete analysis on all of NBC Sports' programs. The Senior Financial Analyst will play an integral role in the day-to-day management of Sports Production finances, including payment, tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities
• Assist with creating, tracking and actualizing production budgets for accurate cost forecasting
• Prepare and provide ad hoc financial analyses to operators
• Own accounts payable responsibilities; accurately code invoices, coordinate approvals, update operators and team members, and work with vendors as needed
• Support financial planning and annual budget efforts: pacing and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities
• Assist with monthly closing process: journal entries, variance analysis, and post close financial reporting
• Lead regular financial update meetings with operators
• Assist with preparation of production tax credits
• Participate in ad hoc projects, as necessary

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Excellent computer and analysis skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

Eligibility Requirements
(note job #:)
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics
• Experience with SAP, BPC, and BW preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, in order to liaise with various internal and external professionals
• Financial reporting experience
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively across the organization
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and follow through
• Ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines
• Confident, accountable and solution focused
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation and leadership

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmwjw3-3-137-170-183-42 in your application.