Director, Finance
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Universal City CALIFORNIA United States
Sports
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
About Us:
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and streaming platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, Universal Pictures Content Group, as well as locally produced content from around the world, and more. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
Overview:
The Director of Finance for Global Television Distribution is responsible for the financial planning & analysis of NBCUniversal’s television product distributed in the Linear Free and Basic, Premium Pay, Subscription-VOD, and Ad based-VOD. The Director will support Global TV Series Ultimates, Revenue Consolidations, and Series Volume. This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with the International and Domestic Revenue and Cost Planning teams, Sales Planning & Product Management team, and Information Technology team. This role is a key Business Partner and main point of contact to Distribution Senior Management and NBCUniversal Stakeholders/Studios for financial analysis on Television content.
Responsibilities
Lead consolidation of all Television Distribution financial planning activities (Annual Budget and Forecasts, Monthly Pacing & Close, Strategic Long-Range Plan) across multiple platforms, territories & NBCU Television product owners
Responsible for summarizing and messaging of financial results including identifying major financial drivers, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), providing key insights into the market, and reporting to senior management and stakeholders
Develop presentation materials and communicate financial projections, business performance, risks and opportunities to leadership
Support projects and initiatives focused on finance process/system improvements
Provide analytical support for ad hoc reporting and special projects
Oversee development and maintenance of Television ultimates and greenlights, including presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders
Provide business insights and recommendations on series performance to leadership
Support financial and sales opportunity management systems, ensuring accurate reporting of TV volume within the system, communicating to sales executives and strategy team material changes
Coach, develop and grow direct report, while building and fostering a positive team culture
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and/or financial modeling
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities; able to resolve complex issues independently
Proven leadership and team management experience
Solid interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional processes
Entertainment industry knowledge preferred
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: $135,000 - $170,000 (Bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
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].
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
About Us:
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and streaming platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, Universal Pictures Content Group, as well as locally produced content from around the world, and more. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
Overview:
The Director of Finance for Global Television Distribution is responsible for the financial planning & analysis of NBCUniversal’s television product distributed in the Linear Free and Basic, Premium Pay, Subscription-VOD, and Ad based-VOD. The Director will support Global TV Series Ultimates, Revenue Consolidations, and Series Volume. This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with the International and Domestic Revenue and Cost Planning teams, Sales Planning & Product Management team, and Information Technology team. This role is a key Business Partner and main point of contact to Distribution Senior Management and NBCUniversal Stakeholders/Studios for financial analysis on Television content.
Responsibilities
Lead consolidation of all Television Distribution financial planning activities (Annual Budget and Forecasts, Monthly Pacing & Close, Strategic Long-Range Plan) across multiple platforms, territories & NBCU Television product owners
Responsible for summarizing and messaging of financial results including identifying major financial drivers, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), providing key insights into the market, and reporting to senior management and stakeholders
Develop presentation materials and communicate financial projections, business performance, risks and opportunities to leadership
Support projects and initiatives focused on finance process/system improvements
Provide analytical support for ad hoc reporting and special projects
Oversee development and maintenance of Television ultimates and greenlights, including presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders
Provide business insights and recommendations on series performance to leadership
Support financial and sales opportunity management systems, ensuring accurate reporting of TV volume within the system, communicating to sales executives and strategy team material changes
Coach, develop and grow direct report, while building and fostering a positive team culture
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and/or financial modeling
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities; able to resolve complex issues independently
Proven leadership and team management experience
Solid interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
Possesses high level of personal and professional integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional processes
Entertainment industry knowledge preferred
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: $135,000 - $170,000 (Bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
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].