Finance Director- 24x7 Operations

Company Description
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.
Job Description
The Director of 24x7 Operations will be responsible for OCF & Capital finance processes and is a key player on the Tech Ops and Engineering teams. The role will aid the Sr. Finance Director in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of annual Gross FCF across a variety of business lines within the 24x7 Operations portfolio. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU operations through daily exposure/interaction with O&T Tech Operations & Engineering teams as well as the greater NBCU Finance organization.
Position overview/ Responsibilites:

• Own monthly and quarterly close processes through accurate pacing updates, variance analysis, journal entries, expense accruals, allocations, and other necessary closing activities
• Lead the planning processes and prepare all financial statements (including Budget, Long Range Plan, and Monthly Pacing) for 24x7 Operations
• Standardize and streamline templates and formats across all operating areas to enable ability to review summarized financial results
• Partnering with stakeholders on strategic initiatives to drive productivities (including planning & execution)
• Monitoring Operating and Capital spend to ensure budget alignment and communicating trends to operators to help drive efficiencies
• Answering ad hoc requests as necessary
• Reviewing and approving purchase requisitions/invoices; ensuring procurement guidelines are being followed
• Reviewing monthly variances of Operating Models against Essbase and identifying their causes
• Consolidating O&T wide budgeting/pacing/tracking models as necessary
• Maintaining up to date finance process documentation
• Working with teams across core locations (NY/NJ/CT/UK/LA/FL)

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Finance with progression
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles: accruals, amortization of pre-paid expenses, P&L, balance sheet, and free cash flow
• Proven experience of financial modeling, analysis and forecasting
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite products - particularly advanced excel skills (comfortable with vlookups, if statements, pivot tables) and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with SAP and Essbase preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with minimal supervision
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to all levels of the organization
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Quick learner and team player

Additional Information
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY 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: $130,000-$170,000 (bonus & LTI 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 [email protected].