Full 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.