What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Finance - Games (UP&E) position at Universal Products & Experiences?
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.
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.
Job Description
The Manager, Finance is a core member of the NBCUniversal finance team responsible for providing strategic, operational, and financial support to the Digital Products and Games team. The primary focus will be on financial reporting, analysis, and business/operations support. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives.
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: $95,000 - $125,000
Qualifications
Key Job Duties
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.
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.
Job Description
The Manager, Finance is a core member of the NBCUniversal finance team responsible for providing strategic, operational, and financial support to the Digital Products and Games team. The primary focus will be on financial reporting, analysis, and business/operations support. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives.
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: $95,000 - $125,000
Qualifications
Key Job Duties
- Create and maintain P&Ls to forecast revenue, expenses, and profits for our Gaming & Digital Media portfolio
- Lead market research and insights across Gaming and Digital Media categories
- Build financial projections for prospective deals and projects
- Contributes to the preparation and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan, Five Year Plan, and monthly forecasts, including the accompanying senior management presentations
- Prepares ad-hoc reports, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders
- Create and maintain revenue models, green light analyses, and marketing spend models
- Collaboration with the following stakeholders: internal finance team, functional teams for developing forecasts and budgets, accounting team for close process
- Partner with business/category leads to provide financial analysis and decision support for business expansion and new business models
- Work with the Finance and Business teams to set up new processes and procedures and opportunities for operational improvements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- General accounting knowledge preferred
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, team ethic, and the ability to interact with all levels of management
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in this fast-paced environment
- Proactive approach to problem-solving solving including analytical and information system skills
- Strong work ethic and follow-through
- Attention to detail, desire for accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency
- Strong financial modeling and analytical abilities
- PowerBI, PowerQuery, and/or PowerPivot experience
- Experience in the video game Industry w/ understanding various gaming business models
- Project Management – ability to actively manage various projects at once
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000
