Manager, Finance
Apply NowCompany: NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Location: Universal City, CA 91608
Description:
Company Description
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.
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.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Universal Film Ultimates FP&A team is hiring a Manager, responsible for worldwide film ultimate and P&L forecasting, analysis and communication for the consolidated Film Group. The role is in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.
Essential Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:
Additional Requirements:
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.
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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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.
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.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Universal Film Ultimates FP&A team is hiring a Manager, responsible for worldwide film ultimate and P&L forecasting, analysis and communication for the consolidated Film Group. The role is in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist with "what-if" scenario analysis (release date, performance expectations, etc) for strategic film decisions
- Prepare pre and post release analysis of films for senior leadership and pacing, including arranging and leading meetings to walk through key financial impacts
- Analyze and report film ultimates for all tracked film releases
- Assist in consolidation of budgets, quarterly estimates & long range plans
- Oversee and ensure accuracy of weekly standardized FP&A reports
- Assist with P&L forecasting activities and administration of film forecasting system
- Collaborate with finance teams from across the 11 film business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely reporting
- Provide coaching, review, and oversight of work performed by Financial Analyst with potential for future people management responsibilities
- Work closely with leadership on ad-hoc projects, analysis, and presentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Minimum of 4+ years of finance experience
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Solid communication skills demonstrated across a complex organization
Desired Characteristics:
- Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets; experience with VBA, macros, data visualization preferred but not required
- Proven ability to work independently and efficiency under aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment, be effective and decisive under pressure
- Able to deliver on multiple assignments which requires strong organization and prioritization skill
- Prior film or entertainment industry experience preferred but not required
- Takes initiative and lead on projects
- Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
- Proactive approach to problem solving; strong work ethic and follow through
- Attention to detail and ability to work with large amounts of data in Eclipse (system), excel, other financial sources
- Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
- Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments; strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
Additional Requirements:
- 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 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.
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.
Videos To Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vicbkFxxq84