Senior Finance Manager

NBCUniversal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media organization is seeking a Finance professional for an 8-month Fixed Term Contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for consolidating financial results, managing the budgeting process, and providing world-class business partnering. This role requires strong financial analytical skills and the ability to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Experience with financial reporting and a degree in Finance or related field is essential for this position.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial trends and opportunities.
• Ability to lead budget processes end to end.
• Experience in managing financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and deliver financial results to senior leadership.
• Lead forecasting cycles and manage risks and opportunities.
• Support quarterly close processes and development reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Business partnering

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Company Description

ABOUT US / VALUES/ OVERVIEW

Universal International Studios (UIS), a division of Universal Studio Group, partners with storytellers from around the globe to create bold and distinctive shows with universal resonance. Based in London and led by President Beatrice Springborn, the business' in-house production companies include Carnival Films ("The Day of the Jackal", “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth", "Downton Abbey"), Matchbox Pictures (“House of Gods", "Bad Behaviour"), Working Title Television (“Too Much", "We Are Lady Parts") and Heyday Television ( "The Capture", "Apples Never Fall"). UIS also backs Tony Ayres Productions ("Clickbait", "The Survivors") and is a minority shareholder with a first-look distribution deal in Canada’s Lark Productions ("Allegiance", "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent"). Additionally, UIS houses a scripted unit that develops and produces original series such as “Hanna", and the BAFTA Award-winner "Dodger", as well as partnering with third parties on series such as “The Dream Lands", “One Day", "Everyone Else Burns" and “The Undeclared War". The studio also includes NBCUniversal Formats, the international sales division that brings content to the global market, including shows such as "The Real Housewives", "Top Chef", "Saturday Night Live", "Hollywood Game Night", "That’s My Jam", "Suits", "Superstore", and more.

At Universal International Studios, we are focused on our commitment to a more ambitious and inclusive future. Our company values play a huge part in this commitment and the culture of our company.

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

This is an 8 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

• Responsibility for the consolidation and delivery of our financial and operating results to the UIS SLT, production companies and USG. The role will agree and set the Budget and help manage the business to achieve this. This role will support the VP FP&A in Executive reporting to ensure that our stakeholders (both UIS Studio and production companies) are well informed on our business targets and performance
• To provide world class business partnering to support how we invest our Development budget across the UIS Studio and our production companies. This role will primarily support the UIS Global Development team and work closely with USG FP&A (including the Development finance team).

The role will foster a strong, collaborative relationship with the USG and USG FP&A consolidation teams. The role reports to the VP FP&A and sits within the FP&A and Commercial Finance team. The role has two direct reports at Finance Analyst and Intern level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pacing and Estimates leading the forecasting cycles for UIS to ensure submissions are on time and right first time. Foster a “no surprises” culture to ensure smooth management towards our targets through proactive management of the Risks and Opps. Requires a strong understanding of the business, trends, risks and opportunities and the impact on financial reporting.
• Budget own the budget process end to end with emphasis on ensuring targets are aligned with our strategy and agreed with senior UIS stakeholders.
• Assessment of Risks and Opportunities to the forecast and proactively proposing course correction actions to the Senior Leadership Team to hit financial targets.
• Work closely with the Controllership team in support of the quarterly close process
• Development
  • Commitments: work closely with Development and BALA teams to ensure we proactively manage the commitments budget with a no surprises mentality. Ensure investment is made within the pre-approved Budget parameters and is closely monitored and communicated at regular intervals throughout the year.
  • Prepare USG facing Development reporting materials. Ensure materials are reviewed and aligned with key stakeholders ahead of USG facing presentations.
  • Development Pipeline: lead monthly reviews of the development pipeline to ensure that we have the right volume and mix of projects, at the right stage, to deliver our long-range targets. Lead action to course correct if necessary.
  • Improve our analysis capability,