Manager, Finance

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

3h • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Universal Entertainment FP&A is hiring a Manager of Finance, responsible for supporting and managing the consolidation, analysis, and forecasting of global costs under Universal Entertainment. The role is in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 4+ years of Finance experience
• High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Solid 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; exceptional 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
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends as necessary
• Proficiency with SAP (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Consolidation and analysis of Universal Entertainment global costs, with focus on Overhead/SG&A
• Presentation of cost results and future forecasts to CFO’s
• Management of Overhead for major forecast cycles (Long Range Plan, Budget, etc.)
• Direct collaboration with finance teams from across Universal Entertainment business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely reporting
• Leverage existing financial system to build robust analytical tools to support pacing and estimate processes
• Create new cost reporting dashboards & executive reports
• Work closely with CFOs on special projects and cost initiatives
• Act as finance manager for Universal Studios Group business units providing overhead support to ~20 Executive department leaders spanning all functions (Programming, Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Research, Finance, Legal, HR, etc.)
• Responsible for the quarterly analysis of Headcount and Headcount updates into SAC
• Support/Manage ad-hoc projects, analyses, and presentations, including SAC OH model project
• Support/Manage Project Keystone Code Block updates and transition

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager