Sr. Financial Analyst, Programming Finance Position Available In New York, New York

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DG0148837

Job Title:

Sr. Financial Analyst, Programming Finance

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NBC Universal Location:

New York, NY

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Full Time, Regular

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 NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including

NBC, NBC

News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (‘Versant’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.Job DescriptionExciting opportunity within Versant’s Programming finance team supporting USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen. The Sr. Financial Analyst will report into the Vice President of Content Finance, and partner with leaders across various departments including Scheduling, Acquisitions, Controllership, Business Affairs, Creative, and Finance Senior Management. This position will provide traditional operational finance support related to, but not limited to current and acquired programming as well as development. Responsibilities include performing various FP&A related functions including estimates, budgets, variance analysis. In addition, this role will be responsible for greenlight analysis / postmortem performance of Versant’s entertainment content.

Job Responsibilities+ Oversee financial aspects of programming budgets, including Original Series, Specials, Development, and Acquisitions.+ Support the management of P&L and cash forecasts for monthly pacing, annual budget, quarterly estimates and long-range plans; perform ad hoc strategic and financial analysis to support overall network strategy.+ Partner with Controllership on the programming amortization as well as reconciliation of programming models to the general ledger.+ Partner with operators to conduct scenario planning and financial impact of scheduling changes.+ Manage greenlight analysis and proforma P&L’s for Original and Acquired programming.+ Conduct post-mortem show profitability analysis.+ Other ad hoc projects and requests as assigned by upper management.

Basic Qualifications + BA/BS Degree in finance/accounting or related field+ 2+ years relevant experience in finance/accounting+ Proficient in use of SAP/BW/BPC or similar accounting software+ Proficient in Windows environment; Advanced Excel skillsDesired Characteristics+ Knowledge and working experience using SAP, or similar accounting software+ Must be accurate, detail-oriented and efficient with ability to meet deadlines+ Excellent written and verbal communications skills required+ Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment+ Solid Excel skills, including ability to create complex models+ Exceptional work ethic and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize+ Team player with a positive attitude. Role req