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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
NBC Universal
Universal City, CA, United States
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Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, E! Entertainment
About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
Responsibilities
• Forecasting, reporting, and analyzing cable networks quarterly and annual income and cash flow statements
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of the annual Budget, Long Range Plan, Quarterly Estimates, and Monthly Pacings
• Partner with E! Marketing departments in developing their budgets, providing variance analysis, and assisting in expense planning and cost control
• Manage, coach & develop a Senior Financial Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis
• Prepare financial analyses to support strategic decisions in areas of ad sales, affiliate, programming, international, marketing, new business initiatives, and general business planning
• Collaborate with FP&A team and controllership to close the financial quarter and fiscal year
• Assist in performing quarterly balance sheet analysis
• Track and report key metrics including ratings, subscribers, pacing post mortems, etc.
• Foster relationships with peers in operating functions and matrix organizations to influence and optimize business results
• Continually review finance processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance function
• Improve existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for Finance team and senior management
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed
Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Strong preference for prior broadcast or cable television finance experience
Desired Characteristics
• Must be able to think strategically with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work with peers in various operating functions and matrix organizations
• Solid verbal/written communication skills
• Self-starter
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Good working knowledge of systems (SAP, BW, BPC)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting principles
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Solid leadership skills