Sr. Financial Analyst
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at NBCUniversal. New York · full-time · $80,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Support budget, quarterly forecast and monthly outlook work for the areas assigned to you
- Review financial measures, variances and trends, then prepare concise summaries for executive presentations
- Complete monthly close work covering allocations, accruals and cross-charges, with accurate and timely results
- Check headcount and other financial data, report performance, and help Engineering teams with day-to-day finance needs
- Manage purchase order support, document finance processes, and analyze ways to improve reporting and business decisions
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline
- At least two years in finance, with responsibilities that have grown over time
- Strong modeling and analytical ability, including working with large data sets and explaining findings clearly
- Careful Excel and financial-systems skills, plus Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- You can organize competing assignments, meet tight deadlines and collaborate across finance and operating teams
Who this fits
This senior analyst role suits someone ready to support budgeting, forecasting, close work and financial analysis for Engineering. The schedule requires at least four office days each week, and the role collaborates with teams across the United States, Europe and Asia. External applicants may be asked to attend an in-person interview before a decision.
From the employer
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Technical Operations, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI sits within NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology organization, a $900 million + operating cash flow, $1.2 billion free cash flow division. The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology, Engineering, and Cybersecurity. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, and London.
The Senior Finance Analyst will play an integral role on the Engineering Finance team, which oversees the consolidation and analysis of financial information (EBITDA, Capital, Headcount, Allocations) across multiple lines of business in critical and emerging technologies. This position offers unique exposure to operational and strategic planning that has an enterprise-wide impact. This role will report to the Manager of Engineering Finance within the Engineering Finance organization.
Here you can:
- Support the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial outlook processes for assigned areas.
- Analyze key financial metrics, variances, and trends, and prepare concise summaries for executive-level presentations.
- Perform monthly close activities, including allocations, accruals, and company-wide cross charges, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data, including headcount information, and provide reporting on financial performance.
- Build effective working relationships across the Operations and Technology Finance organization.
- Serve as a point of contact for Engineering teams, supporting their day-to-day financial needs.
- Partner with operational teams to support purchase order management, reporting, and analysis.
- Maintain clear financial process documentation.
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least two years of finance experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
- Solid financial and analytical skills, including the ability to develop financial models, analyze large data sets, and communicate results clearly.
- Proven attention to detail and proficiency working with data in Excel, and other financial systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using Copilot or similar productivity tools.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues across Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and rapidly changing environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts, solve problems independently, and take initiative on projects that support department goals.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including identifying and implementing financial-process and reporting best practices.
- Experience in the Entertainment, Media, or Technology industry.
- Knowledge of SAP or Essbase.
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.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.