Manager, Finance - Games

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/

Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.

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Job Description

Summary:

The Manager, Finance is a core member of the NBCUniversal finance team responsible for providing strategic, operational, and financial support to the Digital Products and Games team. The primary focus will be on financial reporting, analysis, and business/operations support. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives.

Responsibilities include:
• Create and maintains P&Ls to forecast revenue, expenses, and profits for our Gaming & Digital Media portfolio
• Lead market research and insights across Gaming, Blockchain/Web3.0, and Digital Media categories
• Build financial projections for prospective deals and projects
• Contributes to the preparation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan, Five Year Plan, and monthly forecasts including the accompanying senior management presentations
• Prepares ad-hoc reports, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders
• Create and maintain revenue models, green light analyses, and marketing spend models
• Collaboration with following stakeholders: internal finance team; functional teams for developing forecasts, and budgets; accounting team for close process
• Partner with business / category leads to provide financial analysis and decision support for business expansion and new business models
• Work with the Finance and Business teams to set up new processes and procedures, and opportunities for operational improvements

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 4+ years experience in finance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• General accounting knowledge preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, team ethic, and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in this fast- paced environment
• Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
• Strong work ethic and follow through
• Attention to detail, desire for accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong financial modeling and analytical abilities
• Excel VBA coding skills
• PowerBI experience
• Experience in the video game Industry w/ understanding various gaming business models
• Project Management – ability to actively manage various projects at once

Additional Requirements:
• 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: $85,000 - $115,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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