Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Responsibilities
Universal Brand Development Overview:
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms based on the company's extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com.

Universal Brand Development is committed to leading transformation by attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to celebrating diversity, fostering inclusive, equitable environments by honoring the experiences, perspective, and uniqueness of each individual.

Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst is an integral member of the NBC Universal Brand Development Consumer Products Finance team. The primary focus will be to support North America Lifestyle (Fashion & Living and Food, Health and Beauty) and Hardlines (Publishing and Stationery) FP&A team across all financial cycles (Forecast, budget and Close) and the day to day financial operations of the business. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives and deadlines.

Responsibilities include:
• Key contributor in supporting Senior Manager across all financial cycles: Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts / Pacings, Long Range Planning and Quarterly Close. Help prepare business review presentations to senior leadership
• Prepare, load and validate licensee forecasts system submissions and data reconciliations
• Partner with business / category teams to provide support on deal financial analysis, help develop new business models and decision support for potential business expansion
• Actively participate in the integration and implementation of new systems and system process enhancements
• Participate and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned, including Global Toys dashboard
• Help identify, test and roll out new processes, procedures, and opportunities for operational improvement

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Finance or related field
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in FP&A required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with SAP is a big plus
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• General accounting knowledge required

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Applicant must be a team player and be able to work with a variety of personalities
• Ability to work across multiple divisions / categories
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast- paced environment
• Self starter and has a proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
• Strong work ethic and follow through
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
• Must be accurate, highly organized with great attention to detail

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