Senior Director, Finance and 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 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

About Platform Distribution & Partnerships: Platform Distribution and Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal's media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company’s multi-billion-dollar linear and streaming services portfolio, including NBC, Peacock, Bravo, Telemundo and various FAST channels, to pay-tv providers, broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a critical distribution finance system transition. Deliver best in class solutions by defining business requirements, setting priorities, managing timelines, and communicating progress to senior leadership.
• Manage deliverables related to NBCU’s spinoff of Versant, ensuring accurate, timely fulfillment.  
• Oversee management and forecasting of contractual partner payments. Streamline and improve processes.
• Partner with Revenue Operations leadership to ensure month end close process accuracy.
• Provide subject matter expertise within the Finance & Operations team, especially reporting and systems. Lead skills development initiatives. Identify and implement contemporary training.
• Collaborate on enhancements to business processes and tools, leveraging technology wherever possible. Work cross-functionally with key leaders to identify opportunities, develop and implement solutions.
• Ad hoc projects and support, as needed.

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year degree in finance, accounting or related field
• 10+ years of media distribution focused finance operations or accounting roles.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects, track and communicate status, and meet deadlines
• Process mindset, experience designing and implementing mistake-proof processes
• Proactive, adaptable leader, with excellent follow up and execution skills
• Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and sense of ownership
• Ability to drive change and influence and inspire others

Desired Characteristics

• Organized, detail oriented, self-starter
• High integrity, judicious, confident, and reliable
• Comfortable learning new technology; experience using AI in a finance setting a plus.
• Familiarity with media distribution terms and agreements

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $160,000 - $200,000 (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.