Job Description

The Global Theatrical Marketing Finance Manager has a key role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analyzing global marketing costs for Universal Pictures theatrical releases. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this individual must have the ability to identify and communicate cost drivers to management. The position involves close interaction with the global marketing team and the qualified candidate will have the ability to work with all levels of finance and non-finance staff. The role also includes month and quarter close responsibilities and ensuring that marketing operations are complying with corporate policies. With strong analytical and communication skills, the candidate must also be a team player.

** Essential Responsibilities:**

• Key role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analyzing global marketing spend includes working with Global Marketing team to track costs and adhere to budgets
• Preparation of weekly marketing flash report
• Analyze and prepare pre-release case scenarios
• Participate in bi-weekly senior executive meetings on marketing budgets.
• Collaborate with Marketing Finance, FP&A and Controllership to close the financial month, quarter and year
• Assist with internal, external and Sarbanes Oxley audits
• Help global marketing team with finance issues
• Improve existing reporting to provide better analytical tools
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

** Basic Qualifications:**

• A Bachelor’s Degree (BA,BS) from an accredited college or university in Finance or related field
• 4+ years of finance experience
• Solid forecasting, analytic and financial modeling skills
• Outstanding computer skills including extensive experience with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

** Desired Characteristics:**

• SAP BW/BPC experience preferred
• Proven ability to work independently with attention to detail and efficiency
• Exceptional work ethic and follow through
• Solid organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Takes initiative and lead on projects
• Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties

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: $90,000 – 120,000 (Bonus Eligible).

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.