Financial Analyst – Global FP&A

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

This role provides support and analysis for the overall FCF and Overhead forecasting, pacing, budgeting, and consolidation processes across the transactional Home Entertainment Business. Responsibilities include managing the monthly and quarterly Global Free Cash Flow process, as well as the Global Overhead process, including headcount reporting and allocation models. The role also executes processes that support monthly forecast submissions, actualization, consolidation, and corporate reporting. Additional responsibilities include partnering with 3rd‑party distribution partners, international counterparts and stakeholders, and various teams across the enterprise.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute all process elements supporting Global Free Cash Flow and Global Overhead forecasts, budget planning, and detailed variance analyses
• Perform weekly and monthly actualization processes using various systems (SAP, AOE, ECLIPSE, etc.)
• Narrate and present financial results to key internal and external stakeholders
• Reconcile financial data from 3rd‑party distribution partners to the NBCU SAP system
• Create and perform systemic checks to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Understand system processes and initiate ideas to streamline existing workflows
• Build collaborative relationships with core team members and the broader finance organization
• Utilize AI and other technology tools to optimize workload efficiency
• Support various ad hoc initiatives and projects (e.g., synergies between domestic/international ad physical/digital processes, Power BI, Copilot/ChatGPT, etc.)

Qualifications

• ​​​​1+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience of financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting
• Solid organizational, and PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills) and working knowledge of SAP, AoE/BPC, or Essbase
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects 
• Solid finance and accounting skills, excellent analytical abilities, outstanding process improvement capabilities, and strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of accounting principles: accruals, revenue and cost recognition
• Experience working with and mining large amounts of data and streamlining processes
• Effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Interest in entertainment finance
• Media/Entertainment experience
• Proactive approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• High attention to detail

 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently 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: $65,000 - $80,000 (hourly paid).

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.