Sr. Analyst, Ad Sales Finance- Cable Entertainment - job 2 of 2

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 ('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.

The Senior Financial Analyst of Ad Sales is responsible for ad sales revenue projections, financial modeling, and analyses of NBC Universal’s Cable Entertainment networks. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of Ad Sales by partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Planning, Research, Programming, and Finance FP&A teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own ad sales revenue financial models for the Entertainment & Lifestyle Group throughout all key financial forecast cycles (Budget, Upfront, Annual Reforecasts), along with monthly pacing and weekly reporting.
• Maintain day-to-day financial operations and monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
• Conduct pricing/revenue analysis around KPIs (price, ratings, volume) to understand trends and variances.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Inventory, and Network operational teams to identify financial risks and/or opportunities for the Cable networks.
• Finance support for revenue analyses, pricing scenarios, and other ad-hoc requests and deliverables.

• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in finance and/or revenue modeling.
• Comprehensive understanding of and ability to interpret financial information.
• Ability to perform in-depth, detailed analyses, while summarizing key takeaways.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Effectively communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and a critical thinker, possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Solid communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Robust interpersonal skills and a team player, willing to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative in challenging situations.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Additional Requirements: 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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.

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].