Sr. Financial Analyst
NBCUniversal
14 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
New York NEW YORK 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
The Senior Financial Analyst, Local Ad Sales Finance is responsible for supporting advertising sales analysis and reporting of approximately $2B Gross Ad Sales Revenue across our 12 NBC Owned Stations, 31 Telemundo Owned Stations and 4 Regional Sports Networks. Reporting to the Director of Ad Sales Finance, you will partner with sales and finance leadership throughout the country and provide critical revenue analysis that has an impact on key business decisions for NBCU Local. This role provides a unique opportunity to assist in process development and reporting improvements across the Local Ad Sales Business.
Responsibilities
Oversee monthly revenue recognition processes, including Wide Orbit revenue recognition by property, maintenance of Wide Orbit revenue automation mapping, and reviewing monthly revenue reconciliation.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and provide controllership with the necessary support for audit reviews and financial reporting accuracy.
Assist with the preparation and consolidation of the monthly pacing file, providing pacing variance analysis and commentary by station in collaboration with Regional Vice Presidents of Finance and Vice Presidents of Sales.
Support revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plans, estimates, pacing), including analyzing submissions from the stations.
Analyze advertiser category pacing trends and revenue performance to provide insights into market demand and advertiser behavior.
Conduct programming revenue analysis to support leadership decision-making around content investments and monetization strategies.
Assist Ad Sales Finance Revenue team with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and accounting responsibilities as required.
Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales and Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, BPC, Wide Orbit, Operative, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, Domo, etc.)
Qualifications
Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience
2+ years of finance experience
Solid analytical skills, capable of delivering detailed, accurate information in a fast-paced environment
High level of responsibility with a strong desire to not only answer “what” but wants to dig deeper to understand the “why” and “how”
Prior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media or entertainment company highly desired
Ability to build financial models (i.e.: advanced excel skills) and presentations for senior leadership
Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy
Team player with the ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate to achieve goals
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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: $75,000-90,000.
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.
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
The Senior Financial Analyst, Local Ad Sales Finance is responsible for supporting advertising sales analysis and reporting of approximately $2B Gross Ad Sales Revenue across our 12 NBC Owned Stations, 31 Telemundo Owned Stations and 4 Regional Sports Networks. Reporting to the Director of Ad Sales Finance, you will partner with sales and finance leadership throughout the country and provide critical revenue analysis that has an impact on key business decisions for NBCU Local. This role provides a unique opportunity to assist in process development and reporting improvements across the Local Ad Sales Business.
Responsibilities
Oversee monthly revenue recognition processes, including Wide Orbit revenue recognition by property, maintenance of Wide Orbit revenue automation mapping, and reviewing monthly revenue reconciliation.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and provide controllership with the necessary support for audit reviews and financial reporting accuracy.
Assist with the preparation and consolidation of the monthly pacing file, providing pacing variance analysis and commentary by station in collaboration with Regional Vice Presidents of Finance and Vice Presidents of Sales.
Support revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plans, estimates, pacing), including analyzing submissions from the stations.
Analyze advertiser category pacing trends and revenue performance to provide insights into market demand and advertiser behavior.
Conduct programming revenue analysis to support leadership decision-making around content investments and monetization strategies.
Assist Ad Sales Finance Revenue team with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and accounting responsibilities as required.
Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales and Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, BPC, Wide Orbit, Operative, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, Domo, etc.)
Qualifications
Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience
2+ years of finance experience
Solid analytical skills, capable of delivering detailed, accurate information in a fast-paced environment
High level of responsibility with a strong desire to not only answer “what” but wants to dig deeper to understand the “why” and “how”
Prior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media or entertainment company highly desired
Ability to build financial models (i.e.: advanced excel skills) and presentations for senior leadership
Thorough knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy
Team player with the ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate to achieve goals
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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: $75,000-90,000.
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.
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].