Manager, Operational Finance

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.

The NBCU Media Group is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you'll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn't stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director Operational Finance – NBCU Media Group, the Manager, Operational Finance is a key role on the Operational Finance NBCU Media Group finance team, responsible for all expenses across the Media Group excluding content and marketing. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility across Media Group's properties, with collaboration across Universal Television Entertainment Group, Sports, Ad Sales, Platform Distribution & Partnerships, Global Streaming Platforms, Decision Sciences and Media Group HQ teams. Led by the VP, Operational Finance, the team is responsible for all planning and estimate cycles and preparation of financial presentations across Operational Finance and leads all headcount and compensation planning for the segment.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
• Manage financial analysis for all planning cycles (budget, quarterly forecasts, long range plans) – requiring in-depth understanding of submissions, performing trend analysis, identifying risks/opportunities and summarizing key components in presentations to senior management
• Consolidate and report monthly pacing submissions identifying key drivers, summarizing risks/opportunities and tracking pacing volatility
• Manage all C&B across Universal Television Group and Decision Science Teams; Finance partner to HR on all employee related staffing decisions and organizational projects/analyses
• Ensure all compensation entries are appropriately recorded in partnership with controllership including allocations between operating and capital expenses
• Review existing systems and processes; Identify opportunities and implement process improvements for automation of planning processes, trend analysis and reporting actuals
• Assign/execute on other ad hoc requests as assigned by the Director Operational Finance
Qualifications
• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Demonstrable computer/analysis skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Characteristics:
• Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to work across multiple lines of business.
• Experience with SAP Accounting/Business Warehouse and BPC software a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, CPA, MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting a plus.
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York 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: $90,000 - $125,000.

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