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NBC Universal Sr. Financial Analyst – Commercial FP&A in Universal City, California
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.
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The Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Analyst will help to support the forecasting, reporting and analysis of the digital & physical lines of businesses within Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Analyst will play an important role in title level forecasting & budgeting, weekly/bi-weekly reporting, monthly financial pacing, and various quarterly and annual financial reviews. This person should have a finance or related background with excellent technical and analytical skills. Attention to detail is important as the reporting our team generates is distributed across several teams within UPHE as well as other business units we work closely with. This position will report to the Director of Commercial FP&A, supporting the Commercial & Analytics team and will work closely with Brand, Global FP&A and Film HQ.
Responsibilities:
Manage digital and physical New Release financial estimates for Universal Pictures and Local Acquisitions
Partner with Analytics, Brand Marketing, Digital Distribution, and Global FP&A to create and lead Greenlight & Pre-Release ultimates through the UPHE Executive Management approval process
Prepare and distribute weekly dashboard, ensuring accurate data gathering and title reporting
Distribute weekly PVOD Summary
Assist with the updating and maintaining of premium forecasting files
Assist with monthly pacing forecast process for new release titles; help to consolidate and upload financial data to studio Film Headquarters
Assist in quarterly toolkit and annual deep dive review of title ultimates
Support team reporting efforts using tools such as Power BI
Manage financial models to accurately reflect financial planning and analysis activities while maintaining tight communication with cross functional teams such as Marketing, Sales, Controllership, and Retail Planning
Liaise with account managers to ensure delivery of accurate and timely point-of-sale data from retailers
Identify useful enhancements to internal data warehouse
Support the Senior Management Team with ad-hoc data and financial analysis requests
Work with the team to drive business process improvements across the group
Build effective business partner relationships with internal stakeholders
Present updates to a wide variety of interested parties, tailoring the message to fit the needs of the audience
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
Proficient in MS Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance or related role
Desired Characteristics:
Interest in Entertainment strongly desired
Advanced computer skills, primarily Excel
Ability to plan and organize work to deliver on multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy
Team Player – Demonstrated ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment and willingness to give assistance to co-workers to achieve departmental goals
Analytical – Solid analytical and creative skill blended with practicality
Ability to identify data inconsistencies and errors
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, understand, and influence, to liaise with various internal professionals and build successful working partnerships
Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity
Initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision
Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment
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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000 - $90,00.
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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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