Sr. Financial Analyst - NBC Sports

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Sr Financial Analyst FP&A will participate in the day-to-day operations of the Sports FP&A team and will assist in a wide range of accounting, finance and consolidation matters for the Sports Group. It is an important position on the NBC Sports FP&A team and interfaces with multiple operators and teams internally within the Sports Group as well as within various NBCU finance teams.

Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role is responsible for the planning, consolidation, and reporting of financial results across the Sports portfolio, including Sunday Night Football, NBA, MLB, Olympics, and more.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the planning and coordination of key financial processes (close, forecast/estimates, and budget) across Sports finance teams and operational partners
• Support the consolidation of financial results across the Sports portfolio, delivering clear variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, and highlighting key business drivers
• Partner with the Director of FP&A to support Media Group and Corporate FP&A data requests
• Own headcount planning and tracking for Sports, collaborating with business leaders through monthly reviews to ensure alignment with budget targets
• Provide FP&A support for Sports HQ departments, working closely with operators and cross-functional teams to develop, manage, and adhere to budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial results
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and ad hoc financial analyses to Sports Group and Corporate leadership
• Serve as system administrator for the Sports budgeting tool (BPC)
• Partner with the Controllership team on key financial processes, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 2 years of experience in Finance and Accounting; FP&A experience preferred
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint and Excel

Desired Characteristics

• SAP BW/BPC experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
• Must be accurate, highly organized with great attention to detail
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Solid work ethic and follow through
• Willingness to improve processes and create efficiencies

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.

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