Sr. Financial Analyst – Commercial FP&A

Company Description

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.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

About Us

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) markets and distributes NBC Universal’s film and television offerings across transactional digital and disc formats worldwide. Distributed lines of content include contemporary and classic productions within the company’s expansive entertainment catalog, spanning properties from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, Universal Media Studios and Peacock, as well as from select third-party partners.

UPHE distributes through its own operations in parts of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America and through a variety of licensee partnerships across major territories around the world. The Company is leading the way in exploring innovative technologies and in developing and adapting dynamic new windowing strategies and other initiatives for the evolving global home entertainment market.

Its vast 4,000-plus title catalog is among the largest and most celebrated in the industry, comprising a wide variety of titles and genres. Among its most-prized properties are such franchise as The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic, Despicable Me, Minions, Mama Mia!, Downton Abbey, Shrek,  Back To The Future, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the legendary classic monster movies; recent films including Wicked, Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie; as well as such acclaimed television series as the Chicago and Law & Order franchises and The Office.

In addition, UPHE is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within its operations and content. As part of Universal Pictures, UPHE benefits from the company's comprehensive DE&I initiatives, which aim to create an inclusive environment both on-screen and behind the scenes.

Job Description

The Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Analyst will help to support the forecasting, reporting and analysis of the digital & physical lines of businesses within Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Analyst will play an important role in title level forecasting & budgeting, weekly/bi-weekly reporting, monthly financial pacing, and various quarterly and annual financial reviews. This person should have a finance or related background with excellent technical and analytical skills.  Attention to detail is important as the reporting our team generates is distributed across several teams within UPHE as well as other business units we work closely with. This position will report to the Director of Commercial FP&A, supporting the Commercial & Analytics team and will work closely with Brand, Global FP&A and Film HQ.

Responsibilities:

• Manage digital and physical New Release financial estimates for Universal Pictures and Local Acquisitions
• Partner with Analytics, Brand Marketing, Digital Distribution, and Global FP&A to create and lead Greenlight & Pre-Release ultimates through the UPHE Executive Management approval process
• Prepare and distribute weekly dashboard, ensuring accurate data gathering and title reporting
• Distribute weekly PVOD Summary
• Assist with the updating and maintaining of premium forecasting files
• Assist with monthly pacing forecast process for new release titles; help to consolidate and upload financial data to studio Film Headquarters
• Assist in quarterly toolkit and annual deep dive review of title ultimates
• Support team reporting efforts using tools such as Power BI
• Manage financial models to accurately reflect financial planning and analysis activities while maintaining tight communication with cross functional teams such as Marketing, Sales, Controllership, and Retail Planning
• Liaise with account managers to ensure delivery of accurate and timely point-of-sale data from retailers
• Identify useful enhancements to internal data warehouse
• Support the Senior Management Team with ad-hoc data and financial analysis requests
• Work with the team to drive business process improvements across the group
• Build effective business partner relationships with internal stakeholders
• Present updates to a wide variety of interested parties, tailoring the message to fit the needs of the audience

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Proficient in MS Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance or related role

Desired Characteristics:

• Interest in Entertainment strongly desired
• Advanced computer skills, primarily Excel
• Ability to plan and organize work to deliver on multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy
• Team Player – Demonstrated ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment and willingness to give assistance to co-workers to achieve departmental goals
• Analytical – Solid analytical and creative skill blended with practicality
• Ability to identify data inconsistencies and errors
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, understand, and influence, to liaise with various internal professionals and build successful working partnerships
• Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity
• Initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt and work well in a rapidly changing environment

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: $85,000 - $90,00.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 [email protected].