Director, FP&A, UTE and Media Group
About The Position
The Director, FP&A for UTE and Media Group is responsible for cross platform programming financial planning & analysis. This role reports to the SVP of Content Finance & Analysis and the SVP of Financial Planning & Analysis, supporting the full programming consolidation for the Peacock platform as well as planning, analyzing and consolidating programming across all entertainment platforms. Peacock programming consolidation for pacing/estimates/budget/LRP; summarize into one cohesive story with variance drivers and R&Os; ownership of FP&A submission and supplemental requests Consolidate Peacock and Entertainment programming budgets at pacing/estimate/budget/LRP; prepare operator and platform summary views for relevant stakeholders Centralize management of various placeholders and committed vs. uncommitted content; continuously track and identify risks and opportunities within content budgets, marketing, and the larger Media Group portfolio Understand variance drivers by business and content type Support the annual long-range planning and budgeting process from start to finish; partner with HQ to meet corporate targets; build presentations for leadership; prepare supplementals and variance explanations Prepare various presentations to communicate budget commitment status, key variances, and upcoming content decisions for routine financial planning estimates, weekly read-outs, budget and long-range planning, and ad hoc requests; provide detailed underlying support and commentary Contribute to monthly greenlight decisions by preparing combined financial support outlining uncommitted budgets across UTE; manage upcoming decisions and potential budget risks Act as liaison between Media Group, UTE and NBC Sports to coordinate timeline of FP&A and senior management reporting deliverables Partner closely with programming and other teams on corporate strategy requests; evaluate relevant information and analysis needed to meet expectations Ownership of monthly team meetings; present upcoming deliverables and recent portfolio financial performance Partner with Peacock and NBCU teams to provide volume and cost assumptions on a recurring basis Other duties and responsibilities as assigned on an ad-hoc basis
Requirements
- 8-10+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably with a focus on FP&A consolidation or content finance
- Exceptional technical and communication skills – organized, accurate & detail-oriented
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; this role involves creating clear, compelling, and visually effective presentations for executive audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
Nice To Haves
- Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of corporate enterprise systems, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team Player with the ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
- Exceptional organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
- Solid interpersonal skills: ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
Responsibilities
- Peacock programming consolidation for pacing/estimates/budget/LRP; summarize into one cohesive story with variance drivers and R&Os; ownership of FP&A submission and supplemental requests
- Consolidate Peacock and Entertainment programming budgets at pacing/estimate/budget/LRP; prepare operator and platform summary views for relevant stakeholders
- Centralize management of various placeholders and committed vs. uncommitted content; continuously track and identify risks and opportunities within content budgets, marketing, and the larger Media Group portfolio
- Understand variance drivers by business and content type
- Support the annual long-range planning and budgeting process from start to finish; partner with HQ to meet corporate targets; build presentations for leadership; prepare supplementals and variance explanations
- Prepare various presentations to communicate budget commitment status, key variances, and upcoming content decisions for routine financial planning estimates, weekly read-outs, budget and long-range planning, and ad hoc requests; provide detailed underlying support and commentary
- Contribute to monthly greenlight decisions by preparing combined financial support outlining uncommitted budgets across UTE; manage upcoming decisions and potential budget risks
- Act as liaison between Media Group, UTE and NBC Sports to coordinate timeline of FP&A and senior management reporting deliverables
- Partner closely with programming and other teams on corporate strategy requests; evaluate relevant information and analysis needed to meet expectations
- Ownership of monthly team meetings; present upcoming deliverables and recent portfolio financial performance
- Partner with Peacock and NBCU teams to provide volume and cost assumptions on a recurring basis
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned on an ad-hoc basis
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
