Manager, Finance

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Film FP&A is hiring a Manager of Finance, responsible for supporting and managing the consolidation, analysis, and forecasting of global costs under Universal Entertainment. The role is in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
4+ years of Finance experience
High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency with SAP (preferred but not required)
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
Proactive approach to problem solving
Solid work ethic and follow through
Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Consolidate and analyze Overhead/SG&A costs
Present cost results and future forecasts to CFO’s
Manage Overhead for major forecast cycles (Estimates, Long Range Plan, Budget, etc.) along with supplemental reporting to Corporate
Collaborate with Finance teams from across Universal Entertainment business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely reporting
Leverage existing financial system to build robust analytical tools to support pacing and estimate processes
Create new cost reporting dashboards and executive reports
Work closely with CFOs on special projects and cost initiatives
Serve as primary Finance partner for business units providing overhead support to ~20 Executive department leaders spanning all functions (Programming, Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Research, Finance, Legal, HR, etc.)
Conduct quarterly analysis of Headcount and update Headcount data in SAC
Own/Lead ad-hoc projects, analyses, and presentations, including SAC Workforce Planning and Global Overhead model project
Own/Lead Project Keystone Code Block updates and transition