Sr Finance Analyst - Nbcu Local Bay Area

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
Description:
The Senior Financial Analyst position is an essential part of the Finance and Operations team playing a key role in ensuring strong financial management and controllership across the Bay Area NBC and Telemundo stations. The Sr. Analyst role is a unique blend of operational finance, accounting, and FP&A providing substantial exposure to all aspects of the business. This position resides in the Finance department and reports directly to the Finance Director along with significant interaction with the Regional VP of Finance and other station management.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Key preparer/lead for following functions:
• Month End Close & variance analysis
• Financial/Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Accounts payable investigations and resolutions
• Partner with the Director of Finance on the financial planning process and its tactical implementation (Operating Plan, Long Range Plan, In-Year Estimates, Monthly Close and Pacing Estimates, etc.)
• Partner with the managers of the operating groups to manage departmental expenses, review budget performance and assess impact of operational changes
• Responsible for preparing and evaluating key operational and financial metrics
• Develop, design and evaluate models for business process improvements to be shared with senior and operational management
• Drive appropriate and consistent accounting treatment, while continually reviewing finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function.
• Manage ad hoc projects and report requests
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or related field
• 2+ years of progressive Finance experience
• Exceptional aptitude for complex problem solving and an ability to identify and implement process improvement and change management
• Superior organizational skills
• Analytical mindset with an ability to drive results based on analysis
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively
• Ability to read, interpret and apply contractual elements to business
• Solid excel skills with the ability to create pivot tables and advanced formulas
• Working knowledge of finance (Accounts Payable, General ledger, etc.)
• Must be technically sound in financial analysis
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to influence and lead change

Desired Characteristics:
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills: ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of an organization
• A team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and be effective and decisive under pressure
• Past work experience in the media industry or broadcast environment, preferred
• Desire to grow in career and assume additional responsibilities
• Bi-lingual (Spanish / English) desirable but not required
• Willingness to work extended hours as necessary
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the San Jose, CA 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: $80,000 - $95,000.

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