Financial Analyst
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA
Responsibilities
The Senior Financial Analyst role is part of the head-office Controllership function located in Universal City, CA. It resides within Global Home Entertainment. This role is responsible for assisting with the key worldwide quarter close and financial reporting processes, foreign exchange reporting, daily distribution feed and master data maintenance.
The ideal candidate would have an accounting or finance degree and should have a strong technical knowledge with a desire to obtain the CPA designation. A qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Global Controllership, supports the Global Controller, and will work closely with the FP&A team and international subsidiaries.
Essential Duties
• Supporting the Controllership team with monthly and quarterly closing processes, preparation of journal entries, partner reporting, and corporate data requests. This includes working closely with our operating Companies, both domestic and international.
• Analyze movements in key balance sheet areas including preparation of monthly and quarterly balance sheet review packages
• Managing ad hoc data requests across various businesses. Film accounting/participations and residuals review, analysis & standardization across all Operating companies.
• Assist with analysis of quarterly policy reviews which includes returns rates, obsolescence, and delivery lag by working closely with International teams and territories
• Working closely with the Film HQ Controllership team and international business teams to drive simplification, process improvement, and standardization across the group
• Monitor daily distribution feeds across all Operating companies and, when necessary, collaborate with Operating companies and IT to identify error resolution
• Coordinate with Operating companies to ensure the timely completion of reconciliations for the respective monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines
Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics
• Excellent Excel skills; financial analytical skills are essential
• Experience of media/entertainment is desired
• Knowledge of Business Warehouse / SAP a significant advantage
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
• Strong candidates will be well-organized and able to prioritize multiple and competing priorities
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and a pro-active approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7q3zk-3-239-57-87-42 in your application.