Manager, Finance

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

An integral part of the Production & Operations Finance team, the Finance Manager helps manage Facilities Finance operations, including, budgeting, forecasting, headcount, allocations, and reporting for Operating Expense on a gross and net basis. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU operations through daily exposure/interaction with O&T operational teams in the NY, NJ, Denver, Washington DC, and Miami Facilities portfolio (including client services, building trades, engineering, hospitality, transportation, and space planning), as well as the greater NBCU finance organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
3+ years of experience in Finance
Proficient with MS Office Suite products – particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Knowledge of SAP and Essbase preferred
Exceptional financial modeling and analysis skills, with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate summarized and concise financial information to key stakeholders including operations, controllership, FP&A, and senior leadership
Solid leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team
Team Player with the ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve independently
Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Media or Facilities industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of OCF and Headcount annual budgeting, LRP, quarterly forecasting, and pacing
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, and provide regular reporting on OCF performance, variances, metrics, and trends
Develop and maintain relationships with facilities operators to understand business drivers and support decision-making
Drive continuous improvement and simplification of processes and systems
Create ad-hoc financial reports and models to support evolving business needs
Perform standardized and specialized analyses; including ROI and trend analysis that provide insights into the operational risks, opportunities and general financial performance
Be the point of contact for resolution of financial questions with Facilities operations, FP&A, and Accounting partners
Support Facilities Coordinator and Facilities team on invoicing, vendor relations, and reporting
Maintain up to date finance process documentation
Own monthly and quarterly close processes through accurate pacing updates, variance analysis, journal entries, expense accruals, allocations, and other necessary closing activities
Ownership and maintenance of Facilities rent/condo fee and vendor spend reporting
Maintain and support build out of Facilities allocation models
Drive P&L performance through actively monitoring and reviewing POs, invoicing, and account payables cycles
Partner with operations teams and participate in regular business meetings, operations analysis, and strategic projects to drive productivity
Manage a team of 1 individual, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
Promote a strong sense of urgency for reaching goals and key deliverables
Develop open communication and productive work relationships with senior leadership and the broader finance and operations teams