Sr. Financial Analyst - job 1 of 3

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.

Role Purpose

The Production Finance team collaborates with the Sports Production and Operations to budget, track and complete analysis on NBC Sports’ programs. We work closely with FP&A and Controllership to fulfill Corporate reporting requirements and provide meaningful insights into spending and cost trends to Leadership. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day management of Sports Production finances, including payment, tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved Production Budget processes:
• In-depth preparation of budgets for upcoming season
• Attend budget meetings, manage follow-up, work closely with Scheduling department to manage staffing schedules and budget
• Take ownership of assigned properties with oversight by manager
• Assist with annual budget efforts: pacing and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities
• Assist with FP&A and Controllership deliverables:
• Monthly closing: ownership of assigned monthly closing processes, including journal entries, variance analysis, and post-close financial reporting
• Pacing, estimates, LRP, budgets and variance explanations, as assigned
• Own accounts payable responsibilities for assigned sports:
• Accurately code invoices
• Coordinate approvals
• Update operators and team members on payment status, and work with vendors as needed
• Own the process of actualizing production budgets by posting expenses in show models and reconciling to General Ledger
• Update and maintain individual cost tracking models, as required
• Participating in regular financial update meetings with operators
• Prepare and provide financial analyses to operators, as requested
• Ad hoc projects, as necessary

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 3+ years of finance, accounting, or business analysis experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with utilizing various formulas and functions
• Solid technical aptitude, including ability and desire to learn company systems and tools.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills. Able to transform quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations and communicate them in a concise and compelling way
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships on a cross-functional team and partner with leaders in various business areas
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adapt work style/processes in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and BPC preferred
• Background in accounting and close cycle

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].