Finance Director- 24x7 Operations

Finance Director- 24x7 Operations

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.

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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.

Job Description

The Director of 24x7 Operations will be responsible for OCF & Capital finance processes and is a key player on the Tech Ops and Engineering teams. The role will aid the Sr. Finance Director in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of annual Gross FCF across a variety of business lines within the 24x7 Operations portfolio. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a solid understanding of NBCU operations through daily exposure / interaction with O&T Tech Operations & Engineering teams as well as the greater NBCU Finance organization.

Position overview / Responsibilities :

• Own monthly and quarterly close processes through accurate pacing updates, variance analysis, journal entries, expense accruals, allocations, and other necessary closing activities
• Lead the planning processes and prepare all financial statements (including Budget, Long Range Plan, and Monthly Pacing) for 24x7 Operations
• Standardize and streamline templates and formats across all operating areas to enable ability to review summarized financial results
• Partnering with stakeholders on strategic initiatives to drive productivity (including planning & execution)
• Monitoring Operating and Capital spend to ensure budget alignment and communicating trends to operators to help drive efficiencies
• Answering ad hoc requests as necessary
• Reviewing and approving purchase requisitions / invoices; ensuring procurement guidelines are being followed
• Reviewing monthly variances of Operating Models against Essbase and identifying their causes
• Consolidating O&T wide budgeting / pacing / tracking models as necessary
• Maintaining up to date finance process documentation
• Working with teams across core locations (NY / NJ / CT / UK / LA / FL)

Qualifications

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Desired Characteristics :

Additional Information : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY 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. Salary : $130,000-$170,000 (bonus & LTI 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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