Sr. Director, FP&A Media Group - job 1 of 2

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.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, FP&A Media Group and Peacock, this key role on the Media Group finance team is responsible for the Financial Planning and Analysis function for all of Media Group. The role provides the unique opportunity to become immersed in the portfolio’s multiple business models, with the ability to gain an in-depth view and understanding of the full portfolio P&L.

The Senior Director, FP&A Media Group will be part of the team responsible for all budget, planning and estimate cycles and all related portfolio financial analysis. The role works closely with all key members of financial leadership including Media Group Finance leadership team, the Media Group FP&A leads as well as Corporate FP&A. The role is a key part of the preparation of all portfolio financials presentations/pitches to a wide spectrum of senior internal audiences. The role will also have the ability to gain an in-depth view and understanding of the Peacock streaming business and be an integral member of the team that is analyzing results and modeling future revenue and expenses in meeting the growth and expansion plans of the Media business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for P&L and Free Cash Flow forecasting, planning and portfolio analysis across the Media Group portfolio
• Key member of team leading annual Budget and LRP processes, associated planning cycles and related executive presentations
• Leverage portfolio trends and data to provide key insights to senior management
• Assist in preparation of operating review pitches and portfolio financials
• Important role in establishing the new reporting structure and processes due to recent companywide reorganization related to SpinCo, including required system changes
• Formal leadership over three person Media Group FP&A team
• Foster collaborative environment and seek to streamline FP&A processes across Media Group portfolio
• Key liaison to NBCU Corporate FP&A and Strategy teams including aggregating financial and operational insights ahead of earnings releases or investor conferences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and ~10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Significant finance and accounting skills, including Financial Planning and Analysis
• Solid financial modeling skills, and ability to navigate financial planning systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience formally and informally leading finance professionals and the ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
• Solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels
• Preferred: previous experience in a media company/ and or streaming service

Additional Requirements 

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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 range: $160,000 - $200,000 (bonus & long-term incentive eligible). 

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.

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