Finance Analyst
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
London United Kingdom
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
Universal Pictures Content Group is a leading, entrepreneurial and agile studio that collaborates with the best talent to create a broad entertainment portfolio for audiences worldwide. An independent mini-studio within the infrastructure of NBCUniversal. With offices around the world and central headquarters in London, the Content Group discovers, acquires and produces a diverse range of quality content across a multitude of genres (film, stand-up comedy, TV drama/sitcoms, music, sports, documentary, family entertainment, events & special interest) for global distribution. It’s multiplatform sales & distribution footprint includes theatrical, physical, digital (SVOD & Transactional), TV (Free & Pay) as well as consumer products. The business uniquely focuses on managing talents, partnerships, brands and titles across all rights and across their full lifecycle. It is a business rooted in Artists and repertoire (A&R) culture, driven by relationships, innovation and ambitious growth plans.
At Universal Pictures Content Group we are aligned to our shared vision and focussed on creating new opportunities to grow, improve and evolve our business. We work together as one team and support each other to achieve our best work. Our Values play a huge part in this commitment and the culture of our teams:
Our Relationships Matter, We Like Ideas, United We Succeed
JOB DESCRIPTION -
An opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our London team, supporting the FP&A finance team in a commercial-focused finance role to help drive performance and growth within the Content Group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with deal evaluations to support deal approvals and board submissions
Support budgeting and tracking of marketing and operational spend
Contribute to monthly forecasting and month-end and quarterly close processes
Help prepare performance reporting for senior management
Assist in analysing title performance across genres and platforms
Help maintain accurate tracking of sublicense revenue
Work with cross functional teams to ensure accurate financial records
Support outsourced finance processes
Provide Accounts Payable support and resolve queries
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Support business change initiatives, including the upcoming SAP implementation (Go-Live 2026), and other systems/process improvements
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU
Eager to learn and grow in a finance role
Good communication and teamwork skills
Passionate – energetic, engaged, positive and desiring to make a difference
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Strong Excel skills
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
Prior experience in a finance role (internship or entry-level)
Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
Desirable:
Media industry experience
Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/CIMA/ACCA
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].
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
Universal Pictures Content Group is a leading, entrepreneurial and agile studio that collaborates with the best talent to create a broad entertainment portfolio for audiences worldwide. An independent mini-studio within the infrastructure of NBCUniversal. With offices around the world and central headquarters in London, the Content Group discovers, acquires and produces a diverse range of quality content across a multitude of genres (film, stand-up comedy, TV drama/sitcoms, music, sports, documentary, family entertainment, events & special interest) for global distribution. It’s multiplatform sales & distribution footprint includes theatrical, physical, digital (SVOD & Transactional), TV (Free & Pay) as well as consumer products. The business uniquely focuses on managing talents, partnerships, brands and titles across all rights and across their full lifecycle. It is a business rooted in Artists and repertoire (A&R) culture, driven by relationships, innovation and ambitious growth plans.
At Universal Pictures Content Group we are aligned to our shared vision and focussed on creating new opportunities to grow, improve and evolve our business. We work together as one team and support each other to achieve our best work. Our Values play a huge part in this commitment and the culture of our teams:
Our Relationships Matter, We Like Ideas, United We Succeed
JOB DESCRIPTION -
An opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our London team, supporting the FP&A finance team in a commercial-focused finance role to help drive performance and growth within the Content Group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with deal evaluations to support deal approvals and board submissions
Support budgeting and tracking of marketing and operational spend
Contribute to monthly forecasting and month-end and quarterly close processes
Help prepare performance reporting for senior management
Assist in analysing title performance across genres and platforms
Help maintain accurate tracking of sublicense revenue
Work with cross functional teams to ensure accurate financial records
Support outsourced finance processes
Provide Accounts Payable support and resolve queries
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Support business change initiatives, including the upcoming SAP implementation (Go-Live 2026), and other systems/process improvements
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU
Eager to learn and grow in a finance role
Good communication and teamwork skills
Passionate – energetic, engaged, positive and desiring to make a difference
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Strong Excel skills
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
Prior experience in a finance role (internship or entry-level)
Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
Desirable:
Media industry experience
Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/CIMA/ACCA
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].