Manager, Finance

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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.

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 ('SpinCo') 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

Position Overview

The Finance Manager for East Coast TV Production is an integral part of the O&T finance and operations teams. The Finance Manager will be overseeing the day to day financial activities for a ~$100MM OCF business and a $20M capital budget. This includes regular financial and operational metrics reporting, planning and analysis, ad hoc strategic modeling and day to day financial processes. This critical operational finance role provides the unique opportunity to obtain an in-depth view and understanding of the Studio Operations Control Room, Studio Staging, and Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe crews. This role also dually functions to provide exposure and influence with a multitude of NBC brands including, but not limited to TODAY, MSNBC, Tonight Show, Late Night, SNL, The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC News Now, and Peacock programming along with a variety of many ad hoc productions.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into Studio Operations team to manage costs from operational and financial perspectives
• Create, update, and maintain operating models to assist with monthly forecasting, budgeting, and reporting (headcount, close packages, pacings)
• Responsible for the preparation and ownership of all budgets and long-range plans (LRP, Budget, quarterly estimates) and related analysis for the OPEX, CAPEX, and Balance Sheet
• Manage the close process including preparing journal entries, client allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, calculating accruals, and communicating risks and opportunities to FP&A team and clients
• Perform variance, trend, and KPI analysis across the O&T Portfolio
• Prepare monthly / quarterly presentations for senior executives and leaders including preparation of monthly operating review decks and supporting documents
• Present on-going results to finance leadership
• Act as liaison with Accounts Payable team by resolving vendor set up and payment issues, researching payment information and status
• Manage capital budget spanning construction and engineering teams for future control room, studio and support spaces
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferable in finance/accounting
• Minimum of 3+ years experience in finance
• Proven experience of financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting
• Solid experience in developing and reporting business performance metrics
• Quick learner and team player
• Critical thinking and self starter
  
  

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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: $85,000- $110,000 (bonus eligible).

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.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Financial Modeling
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• New York, New York
  
  

Work experience

• Finance & Accounting
  
  

Languages

• English