Job Description

The Position:

Reporting to the CFO, Global Operational Finance-NBCU Media Group, the Vice President Operational Finance is a key leadership role on the Operational Finance NBCU Media Group finance team, responsible for all expenses across the Media Group excluding content and marketing. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility across Media Group’s properties, with collaboration across Universal Television Entertainment Group, Sports, Ad Sales, Platform Distribution & Partnerships, Global Streaming Platforms, Decision Sciences and Media Group HQ teams. Led by the VP, Operational Finance, the team is responsible for all planning and estimate cycles and preparation of financial presentations across Operational Finance and leads all headcount and compensation planning for the segment.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Ownership of deliverables for all planning cycles (budget, quarterly forecasts, long range plans) and quarterly close presentations including communication of variance drivers to budget/prior year.
• Manage financial analysis for all planning cycles – requiring in-depth understanding of submissions, performing trend analysis, identifying risks/opportunities and summarizing key components in presentations to senior management.
• Consolidate and report monthly pacing submissions identifying key drivers, summarizing risks/opportunities and tracking pacing volatility.
• Manage all Media Group C&B; Finance partner to HR on all employee related staffing decisions and organizational projects/analyses.
• Operational finance partner to all Media Group CFOs providing pacing and reporting on centrally managed costs and headcount.
• Review existing systems and processes; Identify opportunities and implement process improvements for automation of planning processes, trend analysis and reporting actuals.
• Lead and develop the team and direct reports.
• Manage and develop a team of 4..
• Assign/execute on other ad hoc requests as assigned by the CFO.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Demonstrable computer/analysis skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to work across multiple lines of business.
• Experience with SAP Accounting/Business Warehouse and BPC software a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, CPA, MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• 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: $190,000 - $260,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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.

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.