Director, Finance, News Direct to Consumer

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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.

OVERVIEW

This key role will be responsible for leading the finance support for the MS NOW & CNBC Direct to Consumer businesses.  This role will partner with senior leaders to execute the day-to-day priorities, lead various special projects, and be a thought partner for these high profile businesses. This role will report to the SVP, News Finance and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the leaders and operational teams of the MS NOW and CNBC Direct to Consumer businesses, provide analytical support to evaluate business decisions, and be engaged thought partner to help drive growth.
• Key contributor to operational forecasting & analysis, monthly & quarterly close process, and day to day financials.
• Lead monthly reporting & detailed cost trackers; own relationship with budget owners as their main point of contact.
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and cross-functional teams like Ad Sales and digital research teams to understand traffic/revenue trending and impact on financials; and operations and strategy teams on investment modeling and execution.
• Develop strong relationship with HR so able to partner on team structure.
• Prepare MS Now Events P&L for month/quarter/year ends as well as estimate/budget process, perform financial variance analysis.
• Manage one analyst to support business as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis.

We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. Salary Range - $125,000- $170,000  (bonus eligible)

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting or related field with a focus on digital or streaming media finance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant experience.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience leading a team of finance professionals.
• Solid financial modeling skills.
• Solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand and influence across various levels within the organization.
• Possesses the confidence and presence to interact and present at senior management and executive levels.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.