Sr. Financial Analyst

NBC • Stamford, CT

99d

About The Position

The Production Finance team collaborates with the Sports Production and Operations to budget, track and complete analysis on NBC Sports' programs. We work closely with FP&A and Controllership to fulfill Corporate reporting requirements and provide meaningful insights into spending and cost trends to Leadership. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day management of Sports Production finances, including payment, tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 3+ years of finance, accounting, or business analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with utilizing various formulas and functions.
• Solid technical aptitude, including ability and desire to learn company systems and tools.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills. Able to transform quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations and communicate them in a concise and compelling way.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships on a cross-functional team and partner with leaders in various business areas.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adapt work style/processes in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and BPC preferred.
• Background in accounting and close cycle.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in Production Budget processes: In-depth preparation of budgets for upcoming season.
• Attend budget meetings, manage follow-up, work closely with Scheduling department to manage staffing schedules and budget.
• Take ownership of assigned properties with oversight by manager.
• Assist with annual budget efforts: pacing and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Assist with FP&A and Controllership deliverables: Monthly closing, ownership of assigned monthly closing processes, including journal entries, variance analysis, and post-close financial reporting.
• Pacing, estimates, LRP, budgets and variance explanations, as assigned.
• Own accounts payable responsibilities for assigned sports: Accurately code invoices, coordinate approvals, update operators and team members on payment status, and work with vendors as needed.
• Own the process of actualizing production budgets by posting expenses in show models and reconciling to 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.
• Ad hoc projects, as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree