Director, Finance

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group

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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)

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