Senior Financial Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave and tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology (O&T) group seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support OCF and headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. You will partner with finance managers, IT, and corporate finance to consolidate data and drive insightful analyses, reporting to the FP&A Manager.

You’ll engage with cross-functional teams, maintain dashboards, and improve FP&A processes in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager of FP&A in all aspects of OCF annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, analyzing key metrics and trends, and summarizing for high level presentations.
• Aid the HQ team in collaborating with operational finance leads to consolidate and analyze OCF and Headcount submissions.
• Track, reconcile, and report headcount
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Develop and maintain relationships with operational finance to understand business drivers and support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of FP&A processes and systems
• Assist with various ad-hoc analyses/requests
• Oversee O&T reporting hierarchies and system solution, serve as liaison to IT support team to design, test and implement functionality improvements

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or related

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Essbase

SAP

BPC

Job description

• Business Segment: Operations & Technology
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 90,000 - yearly

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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

Operations & Technology (O&T) is a $1.5B operating cash flow ($2B FCF) division of NBCUniversal. The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content

Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, and London.

The Senior Financial Analyst will support O&T’s OCF & Headcount financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis. This role will aid in tracking and consolidating approximately $1.5B of annual OCF across a variety of business lines within the O&T portfolio. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU operations through daily exposure/interaction with operational finance managers, technical support teams, and corporate finance. The role will report to the Manager of FP&A.

• Support the Manager of FP&A in all aspects of OCF annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, analyzing key metrics and trends, and summarizing for high level presentations
• Aid the HQ team in collaborating with operational finance leads to consolidate and analyze OCF and Headcount submissions
• Track, reconcile, and report headcount
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Develop and maintain relationships with operational finance to understand business drivers and support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of FP&A processes and systems
• Assist with various ad-hoc analyses/requests
• Oversee O&T reporting hierarchies and system solution, serve as liaison to IT support team to design, test and implement functionality improvements

Qualifications

Here you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A experience preferred
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite products – particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of Essbase, SAP, and BPC preferred

What we'll look for:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to all levels of the organization
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Team Player with the ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve independently
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
• Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in the Media / Tech industry is a plus

Additional Information

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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:$80,000 - $90,000

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].