Sr. Director, Finance

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 Director Finance is an integral role on the O&T Production and Operations finance team.  This position is responsible for all RCO Production Costs (~$100M OCF) in support of TODAY, Tonight Show, Late Night, SNL, The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC News Now, Peacock, and ad hoc production programming.

This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU operations through daily exposure/interaction with O&T operational teams as well as the greater O&T finance and NBCU finance organizations. The scope includes ownership of the overall cost base as well as management of the allocation process to NBCU businesses/segments.
 
Responsibilities

• Own monthly and quarterly close processes through timely/accurate pacing updates, variance analysis, journal entries, expense accruals, allocations, and other necessary closing activities 
• Own key financial deliverables across planning cycles (LRP, Budget, Quarterly Estimates) and related analysis for P&L, Capital and Balance Sheet
• Create, update, and maintain operating models to assist with monthly forecasting, budgeting, and reporting (headcount, close packages, pacings)
• Partner with FP&A to perform variance, trend, and KPI analysis across the O&T Portfolio
• Prepare monthly / quarterly presentations for senior executives and leaders including preparation of monthly operating review decks and supporting documents
• Integrate into RCO teams to support cost management from an operational and financial perspective
• Lead a team of 3 finance professionals

Qualifications/Requirements

• 7+ years of finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance/accounting (MBA, CPA a plus)
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Senior Management
• Exceptional experience in developing and reporting business performance metrics
• Proven experience of financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite products – particularly advanced excel skills and PowerPoint
• Proven experience as a people-leader, with a track record for selecting and developing high-performing talent

Additional Information

This position has been designated as hybrid, currently contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. As of January 5th, 2026, this role will transition to a minimum of four days per week in the office to align with NBCU’s updated in-office schedule.

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: $150,000 - $200,000 (bonus & LTI eligible). 

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.

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