Director, News Group FP&A

Job Description

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Job Description
Job Description:
Reporting to the VP, News Group FP&A, this key role on the News Group finance team will be responsible for consolidated News FP&A, supporting all National News brands (TODAY, Nightly News, Dateline, Meet the Press, NBC News NOW) and News Group leadership. Partnering closely with finance stakeholders at News, this role will be a unique opportunity to drive FP&A consolidation and executive reporting across major News Brands.

Responsibilities include:
• Drive reporting and analysis for all revenue, cost, EBITDA and FCF analysis across NBC News brands (TODAY, Nightly News, Dateline, Meet the Press, NBC News NOW) for reporting to NBC corporate, News leadership as well as Chief Business Officer, News Group and Chairman, News Group.
• Point person for all News EBITDA reporting and deliverables to Corporate FP&A including system submissions, story consolidation and messaging.
• Manage the Broadcast News headcount process including consolidation and submission to NBCU Corporate finance.
• Run pacing and estimate processes on behalf of Broadcast News and own all communication of actuals/estimates to News Group FP&A as well as NBCU Corporate FP&A.
• Assist in the creation of financial presentations to internal News Group senior leadership.
• Partner with News finance team to drive the Long Range Plan/Estimate and Budget processes, driving consistency across brand revenue/cost views.
• Act as critical partner to News Group FP&A leadership, SVP, News Finance, News brand executive leaders, and Chief Business Officer for financial and strategic storytelling.
• Challenge the News Finance organization to drive standardization in data and process.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a direct report, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in FP&A, proactively recommending innovative solutions to drive business value.
• Assign and execute on other ad hoc requests.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• 8+ years of professional experience in finance, preferably in media / production.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• The ability to present recommendations and analyses in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced skill in Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience in SAP systems (AOE, BPC, S4, SAC etc.)
What will make you stand out:
• Significant finance and accounting skills, including experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Must demonstrate integrity, excellent judgment and business acumen, providing thoughtful strategic insights to senior leadership that translate into successful business strategies.
• Proven execution and focus with the ability to multi-task and lead wide ranging business initiatives.
• Excellent writing and verbal presentation skills and strong project management skills.
• Must have a flexible, creative approach to the business and ability to modify their experience and knowledge base and adapt to the organization.
• Persuasive communicator with a vision, a proven ability to self-motivate who can work independently as well as collaboratively and effectively deal with strong personalities and points of view.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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: $125,000- $170,000.

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