Senior Analyst, Financial Systems

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 Senior Analyst, Financial Systems plays a key role in supporting the administration, maintenance, and optimization of key finance systems including SAP, OneStream, Workiva, and Essbase. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Financial Systems, this role plays a critical part in ensuring systems readiness for the financial close, managing user access and master data, and enabling timely and accurate financial reporting. The manager will support day-to-day operations, special projects, and system enhancements in collaboration with Controllership, IT, and FP&A teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support period-end financial system close activities, including system status coordination, blackout window management, and reconciliation readiness
• Manage user access requests, role provisioning, and security approvals for SAP, OneStream, Workiva, Essbase, and other financial systems
• Maintain financial master data and hierarchies including chart of accounts, legal entity structures, and reporting dimensions
• Monitor data integrations and mapping tables to ensure proper consolidation and reporting output
• Partner with Controllership and Reporting teams to identify system issues, troubleshoot errors, and escalate for resolution
• Coordinate testing and implementation of new functionality and enhancements within SAP, OneStream, Workiva, and Essbase
• Assist in FX and consolidation processes including monthly balancing, journal entries and system-based FX translation reporting
• Document system procedures and support SOX-related control execution for access, changes, and reporting integrity
• Collaborate with IT on support tickets, change requests, and long-term systems strategy
• Contribute to special projects, including spin readiness, reporting automation, and new tool onboarding
• Provide training and support to system users across finance and controllership functions
• Prepare and distribute reports for internal and external audit support as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
•  Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, including SAP and OneStream.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office, a minimum of three days per week.
• Must be willing to work in the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.
• 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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:  

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes  
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars  
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks   

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City  

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].

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.