Vice President, Finance, News Digital/Non-TV - job 1 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.

OVERVIEW

This key role will be responsible for leading the finance support for the MSNBC & CNBC Digital and Non-TV businesses (Direct to Consumer, Digital Publishing, Events, Councils, Audio, and Select). 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the leaders and operational teams of all the Digital/Non-TV businesses, provide analytical support to evaluate business decisions, and be an 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.
• Partner with Events Sales and Production teams to track monthly revenues and event production cost.
• Consolidate Events and Councils P&L for month/quarter/year ends as well as estimate/budget process and perform financial variance analysis.
• Manage team of two analysts.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis when needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10+ 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.

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: $180,000 - $240,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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.

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.