Manager, Operational Finance
About The Position
Reporting to the Senior Director of Operational Finance for NBCU Media Group, the Manager, Operational Finance plays a critical role in overseeing compensation and benefits expenses across the Media Group. This position offers broad visibility across the organization. It requires close partnership with teams spanning Peacock, Universal Television Entertainment, Sports, Ad Sales, Platform Distribution & Partnerships, Global Streaming Platforms, Decision Sciences, International, and Media Group HQ. The role also supports all monthly financial activities, planning and estimate cycles, and the development of financial presentations, while leading headcount and compensation planning across the Media Group.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance or Accounting
- Solid financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is a plus
- Experience with SAP Accounting/Business Warehouse and BPC software a plus
- Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Exceptional organization and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
- Proactive and innovative mindset with the ability to take initiative to resolve issues and implement best practices
- Team-oriented, with the ability to build strong relationships, support colleagues, and foster a positive, inclusive team environment
- Agile and adaptable, demonstrating effectiveness in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Entertainment/Media experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage financial analysis for all planning cycles (budget, quarterly forecasts, long-range plans) – requiring in-depth understanding of submissions, performing variance analysis, identifying risks/opportunities and summarizing key components in presentations to senior management
- Consolidate and report monthly pacing submissions, identifying key drivers, summarizing risks/opportunities and tracking pacing volatility
- Manage all C&B for Media Group businesses
- Finance partner to HR on all employee-related staffing decisions and organizational projects/analyses
- Ensure all compensation entries are appropriately recorded in partnership with controllership, including allocations between operating and capital expenses
- Review existing systems and processes; Identify opportunities and implement process improvements for automation of planning processes, trend analysis and reporting actuals
- Assist with ad hoc requests
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
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
