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Job Description
The Universal Film Group FP&A team is hiring a Director of Finance, responsible for leading the consolidation, analysis, and forecasting of global P&L for the entire Film Group. The role is in a fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with senior executives and opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the consolidation & analysis of the Film Group’s global P&L forecasting routines (budget, quarterly estimates, and monthly pacings), and communicate results to Film, Studios, and NBCUniversal leadership.
- Lead creation of insightful analyses, reports, and presentations on relevant operating and financial metrics in an easy-to-understand format to senior executives to influence decision-making
- Provide thoughtful quantitative and qualitative analysis during quarter close & budget/forecast cycles.
- Leverage film financial database system to build robust analytical tools to support and continuously improve FP&A pacing process.
- Lead collaboration and communication with finance teams across the 11 Film business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely FP&A reporting.
- Manage the Film Cost / Participations and Residuals amortization process and work closely with the Film HQ Controllership Team during monthly and quarterly close.
- Lead Film Library forecasting for Long Range Plan.
- Oversee FP&A’s financial calendar; coordinate and manage timelines to meet deadlines.
- Support Senior Film and Studios Management in preparing monthly/quarterly business update presentations to Film Group & NBCU Senior Management Teams.
- Support administration of the film financial database system.
- Lead ad-hoc projects as needed.
- Manage team of 2 (1 Manager and 1 Analyst)
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Strong work ethic and follow through
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
- Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
- Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments through strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
- Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets; experience with VBA, macros, data visualization preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of Finance experience in the entertainment industry, including a working knowledge of Film accounting
- High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with SAP and BPC (preferred but not required)
Additional Requirements:
- 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: $125,000-170,000(bonus eligible)
Additional Information
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