Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
3+ years of finance, accounting, or business analysis experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions
Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights
Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with SAP and BPC preferred
Responsibilities
Prepare budgets for upcoming sports seasons
Attend budget meetings and manage follow-up actions
Take ownership of assigned properties under manager's oversight
Assist with annual budget efforts, including risk and opportunity identification
Manage monthly closing processes, including journal entries and variance analysis
Own accounts payable responsibilities for assigned sports
Participate in financial update meetings with operators
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of four days in-office
Opportunity to work in a dynamic sports production environment
Engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Access to professional development and learning opportunities
Involvement in high-profile sports programming finance management
Full Job Description
Job Description
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, Controllership and Program Finance 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.
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 budgets
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
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
3+ years of finance, accounting, or business analysis experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience using formulas and functions
Strong technical aptitude with the ability and willingness to learn new systems and tools
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations
Demonstrated 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
Desired Qualifications
Experience with SAP and BPC preferred
Background in accounting and close cycles
Strong strategic thinking and ability to communicate financial insights in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
Experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization
Additional Requirements:
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
Must be willing to physically work out of our Facility in Stamford CT
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
Salary Range:$80,000 - $90,000
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
About NBCUniversal Media, LLC
NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including television networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NBCUniversal's television networks include NBC, Telemundo, and USA Network, among others. The company's film studios produce and distribute movies under the Universal Pictures brand. NBCUniversal also operates theme parks in the United States and Japan. The company is committed to producing high-quality content and delivering it to audiences around the world.
