Sr. 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.

About Us

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) markets and distributes NBC Universal’s film and television offerings across transactional digital and disc formats worldwide. Distributed lines of content include contemporary and classic productions within the company’s expansive entertainment catalog, spanning properties from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, Universal Media Studios and Peacock, as well as from select third-party partners.

UPHE distributes through its own operations in parts of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America and through a variety of licensee partnerships across major territories around the world. The Company is leading the way in exploring innovative technologies and in developing and adapting dynamic new windowing strategies and other initiatives for the evolving global home entertainment market.

Its vast 4,000-plus title catalog is among the largest and most celebrated in the industry, comprising a wide variety of titles and genres. Among its most-prized properties are such franchise as The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic, Despicable Me, Minions, Mama Mia!, Downton Abbey, Shrek,  Back To The Future, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the legendary classic monster movies; recent films including Wicked, Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie; as well as such acclaimed television series as the Chicago and Law & Order franchises and The Office.

In addition, UPHE is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within its operations and content. As part of Universal Pictures, UPHE benefits from the company's comprehensive DE&I initiatives, which aim to create an inclusive environment both on-screen and behind the scenes.

Job Description

The role is part of the head-office Controllership function located in Universal City, Los Angeles. It resides with home entertainment – $1bn revenue-generating business.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting partner studios with the key financial reporting and financial reconciliations.  This person would have a controllership or finance background with strong technical skills and familiarity with managing financial statements and analyses. Prior SAP/BW or Microstrategy experience is preferred, but not required.  A qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives. This position reports to the Director of UPHE Controllership, supports the V.P Global UPHE Controllership and will work closely with the Participation’s team, and global controllership.

Responsibilities:

• Support the partner’s studios with financial analysis and statement reconciliations.
• Distribute all financial reporting to Universal Picture Home Entertainment (UPHE) distribution partner’s studios.
• Meet and communicate regularly with partner’s studios to address inquiries.
• Becoming the UPHE primary contact for all partner financial reporting and analysis
• Perform multiple HV Distribution Partners statements reconciliation including physical and digital distribution.
• Reconcile and analyze key movements in balance sheet areas including preparation of quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work closely with the Global Controllership to drive simplification, process improvement, and standardization across the group
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors & IT, to increase efficiency and improve processes
• Create and maintain reporting schedules - Assist with participation audits and ad hoc data request

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field. 
• 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent excel, financial analytical skills are essential

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of Business Warehouse / SAP a significant advantage
• Solid analytics and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
• Well organized and able to prioritize multiple and competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a pro-active approach to building working relationships in a matrix environment
• Media/Entertainment distribution experience is desired

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: $85,000 - $90,000.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].