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Manager Finance

NBCUniversal
North Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Description

Technical Operations, Engineering, and Cyber Security within NBCU Operations and Technology division is an $800M operating cash flow ($1.1B FCF). 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 and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, and London.

The Manager will play an integral role on the Engineering Finance team, which oversees the consolidation and analysis of financial information (OCF, Capital, Headcount, Allocations) across multiple lines of business. The position offers unique exposure to strategic planning that has an enterprise-wide impact. This role will report to the Director of Operational Finance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support in all aspects of annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly pacing, analyzing key metrics and trends, and summarizing for executive level presentations for support areas
  • Lead monthly close deliverables (including monthly allocations, accruals, and company-wide cross charges) and ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all close activities
  • Identify and streamline system operations, reporting, and forecasting processes
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, and provide regular reporting on financial performance, variances, and trends
  • Collaborate with Operating, HR and Finance leads to tell an effective, concise, and consistent financial story
  • Build effective business relationships with internal / external stakeholders and partnership on strategic initiatives to drive productivities (including planning & execution)
  • Perform various ad-hoc analyses including variance analysis, sensitivities, and other requests from senior management

Leadership and Culture

  • Bring a collaborative and hands-on approach to the work
  • Promote a strong sense of urgency for reaching goals and key deliverables
  • Develop open communication and productive work relationships with senior leadership, operations leads, and the broader finance team
  • Qualifications : Qualifications

    Basic Requirements

  • BS / BA degree Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years public and / or private accounting or FP&A experience preferred
  • Proven financial and analytical skills including the ability to create complex financial models and efficiently communicate results
  • Must be proficient with MS Office Suite products – particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Accounting / GAAP knowledge
  • Desired Characteristics

  • Team Player with the ability to function in a cross functional environment and willingness to jump into projects to meet department goals
  • Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve independently
  • Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to deliver on multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and be effective under pressure
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management
  • Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices
  • Entertainment / Media / Technology experience preferred
  • SAP or Essbase knowledge preferred with exposure to BPC a plus
  • 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 : $100,000 - $110,000.

    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. 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.

    Salary : $100,000 - $110,000

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