Director, Finance

Job Description

Responsibilities

Universal Studio Group (USG) is seeking a Director, Finance to join our Studio Finance team. The Director, Finance will play an integral role in leading the studio P&Ls management that are used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. The individual will interact with multiple facets of NBCUniversal including Global TV distribution, TV and Streaming (Peacock, NBC Network, USA, Syfy, etc), Production, Participations, and Residuals. This role will produce rigorous financial analysis by running complex scenarios and tracking financial performances. Also, this role is well versed in multi-faceted and layered financial modeling and can identify financial risks and opportunities during monthly pacing, annual budget and long-range plan. This role will manage a Sr. Financial Analyst and will report to the VP of Finance.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Own the Ultimates P&Ls through thorough review of ultimates movements by partnering with internal stakeholders, such as Global TV Distribution, Home Entertainment, Production, Participations, and Residuals teams.
• Lead quarterly Ultimates Review process including coordinating meetings with business owners, reviewing ultimates submissions, understanding variance drivers and market trends.
• Manage risks and opportunities as well as placeholders on potential new series pick-ups, renewals, and new deal makings in order to deliver transparent updates to FP&A team and USG leadership
• Perform ad hoc analysis and scenario planning to help studio leadership drive informed decisions
• Responsible for critical close processes for maintaining ultimates updates; work closely with internal stakeholders during month and quarter end close to ensure accurate financials
• Coach, develop and train Sr. Financial Analyst and be a meaningful contributor to the USG finance team.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• BS/BA degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Finance or FP&A experience preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and PC skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Characteristic:
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
• Ability to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, take initiative, and direct work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
• Team Player with ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
• Entertainment / Media / TV Production experience preferred
• SAP or Essbase knowledge preferred with exposure to BPC a plus

Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to work extended hours with short notice during critical planning cycles
• 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.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Additional Information

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