Senior Financial Analyst

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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 Senior Financial Analyst of Ad Sales is responsible for ad sales revenue projections, financial modeling, and analyses of NBC Universal’s Cable Entertainment networks. This role provides the unique opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of Ad Sales by partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Planning, Research, Programming, and Finance teams. 

Responsibilities

• Own ad sales revenue financial models for the Entertainment & Lifestyle Group throughout all key financial forecast cycles (Budget, Upfront, Annual Reforecasts), along with monthly pacing and weekly reporting.
• Maintain day-to-day financial operations and monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
• Conduct pricing/revenue analyses around KPIs (price, ratings, volume) to understand trends and variances.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Inventory, and Network operational teams to identify financial risks and/or opportunities for the Cable networks.
• Finance support for revenue analyses, pricing scenarios, and other ad-hoc requests and deliverables.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in finance and/or revenue modeling.
• Comprehensive understanding of and ability to interpret financial information.
• Ability to perform in-depth, detailed analyses, while summarizing key takeaways.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Effectively communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and a critical thinker, possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Robust interpersonal skills and a team player, willing to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative in challenging situations.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

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: $70,000 - $95,000.

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].