Vice President, Production & Distribution Finance

NBC Universal • New York, NY • 16h ago

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 ('SpinCo') 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.

Overview:

The Vice President Production & Distribution Finance serves a key role on the SpinCo Production & Distribution Finance team, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corp Strategy, Development, & FP&A and serving as the operational finance support partner to the full "Operations & Technology" team. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the SpinCo leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the operations of a newly formed Media company.

The Production & Distribution Finance team is responsible for providing the full suite of operational Finance support to the President of Operations & Technology. This team will be responsible for supporting strategic decisions on the set-up of the SpinCo Operations & Technology function and providing ongoing financial support on day-to-day operations and guiding long-term initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Support the President of Operations & Technology in making strategic decisions related to setting-up new technical and operational solutions for SpinCo and completing the operational separation from NBCUniversal.

Provide ongoing operational finance support for the full Operations & Technology team, including enabling live production activities, managing key vendor relationships, and providing financial support across SpinCo facilities.

Manage tracking of overall SpinCo Operations & Technology operating expenses and allocating capital spend in collaboration with SpinCo FP&A team.

Partner with SpinCo FP&A team with key inputs for ongoing forecasting, including budgets/long-range plans, in-year pacing, and ad hoc financial analysis on the Operations & Technology organization.

Leading and developing a team of four direct reports.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and a minimum 8 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.

Strong project management skills.

Prior relevant senior financial management and leadership experience.

Experience with production finance preferred.

Proven execution focus with the ability to multi-task and lead wide ranging business initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.

Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Strong leadership skills and ability to team effectively across a wide range of other leaders.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary range: $180,000 - $240,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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