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
Role Purpose:
The Senior Director serves a key role on the SpinCo centralized Financial Planning and Analysis team, reporting to the Vice President with responsibility for planning, analysis, and reporting of SpinCo Revenue, EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow metrics. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the SpinCo leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the full planning process for a publicly traded company.
The Financial Planning and Analysis team is responsible for all planning and estimate cycles, internal reporting and related analysis for SpinCo financial results. The team also oversees the preparation of financial analyses for a wide spectrum of audiences including SpinCo Senior management, Investor Relations, Business Unit leadership, and external audiences.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Driving key processes to close the spin-off from Comcast and develop new standard company processes, including setting-up and testing new Finance systems for all of SpinCo, supporting Treasury team in initial debt raise and return of capital strategy, and partnering with controllership team on Form 10 and initial 10K filings
- Consolidating cable networks, digital, O&T, and other centralized functions for one SpinCo story from EBITDA through Free Cash Flow and return of capital
- Tying off with external reporting for Financial Statements including Net Income, Operating/Investing/Financing Activities and earnings per share
- Partnering with Treasury/IR teams to forecast share buybacks, dividends, and taxes and track performance against analyst consensus
- Developing financial performance presentations for Board of Directors
- Ideating with Vice President, FP&A in ensuring process for all planning cycles (budget, quarterly forecasts / close, long range plans) is as efficient as possible, including establishing a single set of standard reports across all Finance teams
- Overseeing system maintenance and account hierarchy alongside Controllership
- Providing ongoing support for ad hoc FP&A support for key SpinCo leadership, including COO/CFO, Investor Relations, and head of Operations & Technology
- Leading and developing a team of three direct reports
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and a minimum 8 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
- Exceptional project management skills
- Solid computer/analysis skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
Desired Characteristics:
- Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred
- Solid interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
- Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to team effectively across a wide range of other leaders
- Experience in public accounting at the Big Four and experience with SEC reporting a plus
- Experience with SAP Accounting/Business Warehouse and BPC software a plus
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
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: $150,000 - $185,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).
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 [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
