Financial Analyst – Global FP&A

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

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) is comprised of both digital and physical distribution businesses, overseeing the sales and operations for digital transactional film and television content including PVOD, PEST, EST, and VOD for Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and independent studios, as well as physical DVD and Blu-Ray product sales in domestic and international markets through a licensing model.

Position Summary

Working within the Global FP&A team, the Financial Analyst will be focused on the International Digital business segment with forecasting, financial reporting and other related processes. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Global FP&A, supporting the overall FP&A team and works closely with the Business Intelligence, Marketing, Controllership, and Film HQ teams.

The candidate should display an aptitude for financial systems; prior experience in SAP/BW/BPC or Essbase is preferred but not required. This person ideally has a finance/accounting background with strong Excel skills, is detail orientated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly pacing forecast and annual budget process; help to consolidate and upload financial data to studio Film HQ.
• Support monthly accrual process.
• Support monthly and quarterly closing processes.
• Prepare and manage financial reporting as necessary.
• Work with team to drive business process improvements.
• Build effective business partner relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Support the Senior Management Team with ad-hoc data and financial analysis requests.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Finance related role preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Database systems experience preferred.

Desired Characteristics:

• Interest and/or experience in media and entertainment.
• Possess an aptitude for financial systems, solid analytical abilities, outstanding process improvement capabilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment.
• Ability to plan and organize work in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Experience in SAP/AOE/BPC or Essbase is preferred but not required.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: 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 range: $65,000 - $75,000

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.

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 [email protected].