Financial Analyst – Global FP&A

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) includes digital and physical distribution businesses. It oversees digital transactional film and television content—including PVOD, PEST, EST, and VOD—for Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and independent studios, as well as licensed DVD and Blu-Ray sales in domestic and international markets. Working within the Global FP&A team, the Financial Analyst focuses on the International Digital business segment, supporting forecasting, financial reporting, and related processes. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Global FP&A and supports the FP&A team while working closely with Business Intelligence, Marketing, Controllership, and Film HQ. The successful candidate has a finance or accounting background, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. An aptitude for financial systems is important; experience with SAP/BW/BPC or Essbase is preferred but not required. The position is hybrid and requires working from the office a minimum of four days per week. The company may change in-office requirements. Salary range: $65,000–$75,000. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in a finance-related role is preferred.
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, with high standards for quality and accuracy.
Solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment.
Ability to plan and organize work to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High level of personal and professional integrity.
Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
Submit a resume/CV online to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Database systems experience.
Interest in and/or experience with media and entertainment.
Aptitude for financial systems and outstanding process improvement capabilities.
Experience with SAP/AOE/BPC or Essbase; this is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly pacing forecast and annual budget process.
Help consolidate and upload financial data to studio Film HQ.
Support the monthly accrual process.
Support monthly and quarterly closing processes.
Prepare and manage financial reporting as necessary.
Work with the team to drive business process improvements.
Build effective business partner relationships with internal stakeholders.
Support the Senior Management Team with ad hoc data and financial analysis requests.