Sr Financial Analyst

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.

About UDX FRANCHISE, PRODUCTS & PARTNERSHIPS:

Universal Destination & Experiences’ Franchise, Products & Partnerships team (UDX FPP) extends NBCUniversal’s iconic brands, characters and stories through global consumer products and games, theme park merchandise and retail, in addition to the UDX enterprise function of franchise management and strategic partnerships. Supporting NBCUniversal’s owned portfolio of properties as well as third-party partners across the theme park business, UDX FPP creates products, experiences and partnerships that deepen fandom and connect audiences around the world with the characters, stories and worlds that define Universal.

Job Description

Summary:

As a key member of the Franchise, Products & Experiences, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, the Senior Financial Analyst, Global Consumer Products will be responsible for providing financial reporting, analytical, and operational support to the Consumer Products Business. The primary focus of this role is the consolidation of global forecasts, budgets, and financial results, as well as the preparation of reporting and analysis of overall business performance. The successful candidate must be able to effectively multitask and balance priorities on competing initiatives and deadlines, while demonstrating strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

Planned job responsibilities are as follows but can change as team priorities evolve:

• Support Finance Manager in the consolidation and analysis of the Global Consumer Products P&L during financial cycles across Forecast, Budget, Long Range Plan, Quarter-end close and Headquarters pacing.
• Support Finance Manager with ‘Other Revenue’ across Forecast and Quarter Close, updating reporting and variance analysis.
• Own assigned components of the Global Consumer Products P&L, including consolidation, reporting, variance analysis, and forecast accuracy, translating financial results into clear business insights, identifying key performance drivers, emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Key contributor for the monthly and quarterly close processes, partnering closely with Controllership to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and deliverables.
• Support Finance Manager with cost-related deliverables including Overhead expenses and T&E actualization.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and regularly reconcile for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, lead and implement opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve financial and operational process improvements.
• Act as a liaison with other departments within FPP, including Controllership, Regional FP&A, IT, Contract Operations and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Regional Finance teams to ensure companywide financial goals and objectives are being met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Lead/assist special projects and other ad hoc analyses as assigned.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and financial risks/opportunities.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in FP&A and/or finance-related fields combined
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• CPA, CA, CMA or other professional accounting/finance designation a plus
• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge required
• Experience in Consumer Products, Media & Entertainment or Financial Consolidations a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (Power Query) preferred
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
• Experience with SAP preferred (S4/SAC)

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Consistently displays persistence, accountability, and flexibility
• Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in this fast-paced environment
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated initiative
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
• Exhibit strong analytical, technical, and research skills
• Must be accurate, highly organized, with great attention to detail

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: $80,000 - $95,000.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.