Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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
The Manager, FP&A will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for budgeting and forecasting for Global Cash Flow, Headquarters central services, and Compensation. The qualified candidate should be detail oriented, balance priorities, and deliver on a timely/accurate manner with minimum supervision. This position requires a strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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: $95,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)
Qualifications

Direct Responsibilities:
• Own the budgeting and forecasting for the following key areas:
• Cash Flow across Global Consumer Products and Gaming & Digital portfolio - receipts & disbursements. Partnering with Global Finance, Controllership & Business Operations on input and insights
• UPE Headquarters' overhead/cost of sales management of central services including Legal & Business Affairs, HR, Communications, IT, Finance & Franchise
• Global Headcount and Compensation/benefits
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, budgeting and analysis
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Build strong relationships within Global Finance, Controllership & Business Operations and other teams. Collaborate effectively to achieve department objectives
• Support Senior Leadership on Annual Budgets, Monthly / Quarterly Operating Forecasts / Reviews and Long-Range Strategic planning across key areas of responsibility
• Perform and facilitate financial validation processes on revenues and costs, identify key financial risks and opportunities, analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions
• Partner closely with Controllership for all quarter close/ year end procedures
• Refine key forecasting methodologies and assumptions using data driven analytics
• Expand use of automation to drive process improvement and data visualization
Qualifications
Technical & Professional:
• Career Level: Experienced
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (in Consumer Products / Retail / Parks environment or Global Media & Entertainment industry a plus), in a finance function
• Solid accounting / finance background required
• Advanced Excel skills (ability to create financial models from PowerPivot and Data Modeling), required
• PowerPoint skills, including ability to ''tell a story'' using PowerPoint
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, a plus
• Qualified accounting and finance skills (i.e., certified accountant, MBA) a plus
General:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Takes initiative and follows through on projects
• Must be accurate, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player in a fast-paced environment, working with a variety of personalities
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
• Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
Additional Requirements:
• Travel may be required
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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