Senior Financial Analyst – NBC Sports

NBCUniversal•Stamford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will support NBC Sports’ Production Finance team in the day-to-day management of Sports Production finances, including payments, tracking, budgeting, and forecasting. The team works with Sports Production and Operations to budget and analyze programs, and collaborates with FP&A, Controllership, and Program Finance on corporate reporting and insights into spending and cost trends for leadership. This position has a hybrid schedule and requires working from the Stamford, Connecticut facility at least four days per week; the company may change in-office requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of finance, accounting, or business analysis experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions.
Strong technical aptitude and the ability and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations.
Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and partner with stakeholders across the business.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be willing to physically work out of the Stamford, Connecticut facility.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and BPC.
Background in accounting and close cycles.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
Experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed production budgets for upcoming seasons.
Attend budget meetings, manage follow-up, and work with the Scheduling department on staffing schedules and budgets.
Take ownership of assigned properties under a manager’s oversight.
Support annual budget efforts, including pacing and reporting and identifying risks and opportunities.
Support FP&A and Controllership deliverables, including assigned monthly closing processes, journal entries, variance analysis, and post-close financial reporting.
Prepare assigned pacing, estimates, long-range plans, budgets, and variance explanations.
Manage accounts payable responsibilities for assigned sports, including coding invoices, coordinating approvals, updating operators and team members on payment status, and working with vendors as needed.
Actualize production budgets by posting expenses in show models and reconciling them to the General Ledger.
Update and maintain individual cost-tracking models as required.
Participate in regular financial update meetings with operators.
Prepare and provide financial analyses to operators as requested.
Complete ad hoc projects as necessary.