Director, News Group FP&A

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to oversee FP&A for all National News brands. This pivotal role involves consolidating financial reporting, managing key financial processes, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Candidates should possess extensive experience in finance and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills within the media sector.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Variety of discounts and perks

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in finance, preferably in media / production.
• Ability to present recommendations and analyses clearly.
• Leadership and mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive reporting and analysis for all revenue, cost, EBITDA and FCF.
• Prepare financial presentations to internal senior leadership.
• Act as a critical partner to News Group FP&A leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP systems

PowerPoint

Job description

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Job Description:

Reporting to the VP, News Group FP&A, this key role on the News Group finance team will be responsible for consolidated News FP&A, supporting all National News brands (TODAY, Nightly News, Dateline, Meet the Press, NBC News NOW) and News Group leadership. Partnering closely with finance stakeholders at News, this role will be a unique opportunity to drive FP&A consolidation and executive reporting across major News Brands.

Responsibilities Include

• Drive reporting and analysis for all revenue, cost, EBITDA and FCF analysis across NBC News brands (TODAY, Nightly News, Dateline, Meet the Press, NBC News NOW) for reporting to NBC corporate, News leadership as well as Chief Business Officer, News Group and Chairman, News Group.
• Point person for all News EBITDA reporting and deliverables to Corporate FP&A including system submissions, story consolidation and messaging.
• Manage the Broadcast News headcount process including consolidation and submission to NBCU Corporate finance.
• Run pacing and estimate processes on behalf of Broadcast News and own all communication of actuals/estimates to News Group FP&A as well as NBCU Corporate FP&A.
• Assist in the creation of financial presentations to internal News Group senior leadership.
• Partner with News finance team to drive the Long Range Plan/Estimate and Budget processes, driving consistency across brand revenue/cost views.
• Act as critical partner to News Group FP&A leadership, SVP, News Finance, News brand executive leaders, and Chief Business Officer for financial and strategic storytelling.
• Challenge the News Finance organization to drive standardization in data and process.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a direct report, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in FP&A, proactively recommending innovative solutions to drive business value.
• Assign and execute on other ad hoc requests.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in finance, preferably in media / production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• The ability to present recommendations and analyses in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced skill in Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience in SAP systems (AOE, BPC, S4, SAC etc.)
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Significant finance and accounting skills, including experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Must demonstrate integrity, excellent judgment and business acumen, providing thoughtful strategic insights to senior leadership that translate into successful business strategies.
• Proven execution and focus with the ability to multi-task and lead wide ranging business initiatives.
• Excellent writing and verbal presentation skills and strong project management skills.
• Must have a flexible, creative approach to the business and ability to modify their experience and knowledge base and adapt to the organization.
• Persuasive communicator with a vision, a proven ability to self-motivate who can work independently as well as collaboratively and effectively deal with strong personalities and points of view.
  
  

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the 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: $125,000- $170,000.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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