Senior Financial Analyst

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Universal Pictures International Finance team plays a key role in supporting the UPI Senior Management team. It oversees a complex, multinational network of owned operating companies, licensees and JV’s. The team will partner closely with other Head Office functions, all UPI operating companies and corporate groups based in Universal City, London, and Amsterdam. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. It produces and distributes premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operates industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The company's impact is rooted in improving the communities where its employees, customers, and audiences live and work, with a tradition of giving back and ensuring employees have opportunities to serve their communities. It champions an inclusive culture and strives to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting the world.

Requirements

2+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or related field
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field such as economics

Nice To Haves

Excellent Excel, financial analytical skills are essential
Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
Strong analytics and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
Well organized and able to prioritize multiple and competing priorities / deadlines
Demonstrates strong communication skills and a proactive approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment
Knowledge of Business Warehouse / SAP is a significant advantage

Responsibilities

Manage Overhead and CapEx actuals and forecasts, including consolidation of OpCo and Head Office updates, variance analysis, and identification of risks & opportunities
Consolidate and review annual Overhead and CapEx budgets, including preparation of Head Office budgets, year-over-year variance analysis, and presentation to Studio HQ FP&A.
Analyze and track headcount reporting providing semi-annual variance explanations
Monitor and update key performance metrics by territory on a quarterly basis
Direct collaboration with OpCos, other Head Office departments, Studio HQ, UIP JV, and HR
Work closely with VP, Global Controller on special projects and cost initiatives
Prepare various reporting for UPI Senior Management team designed to drive discussion on operational issues and decisions