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Universal Products & Experiences Overview:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) activates the business through world-class licensee partnerships. Globally drives expansion of the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. We take properties such as Jurassic World, Minions, Back to the Future, and Gabby's Dollhouse from our creative content engines like Universal Pictures, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation, and partner with best-in-class category leaders to create amazing products for our fans. UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/
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The Manager, FP&A is an integral member of the Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) Financial, Planning & Analysis team. They lead budgeting and forecasting for Global Cash Flow, Headquarters'central services, and Compensation. This role reports to the Director of Global Financial, Planning & Analysis. As part of this dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with financial analysts, planners, and other key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data. You will play a crucial role in team meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making processes. The qualified candidate should be detail-oriented, balance priorities, and deliver in a timely/accurate manner with minimum supervision. This position requires a strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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: $95,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible)
Direct Responsibilities:
Own the budgeting and forecasting for the following key areas:
Cash Flow across Global Consumer Products and Gaming & Digital portfolio - receipts & disbursements. Partnering with Global Finance, Controllership & Business Operations on input and insights
UPE Headquarters' overhead/cost of sales management of central services including Legal & Business Affairs, HR, Communications, IT, Finance & Franchise
Global Headcount and Compensation/benefits
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, budgeting and analysis
Teamwork & Collaboration: Build strong relationships within Global Finance, Controllership & Business Operations and other teams. Collaborate effectively to achieve department objectives
Support Senior Leadership on Annual Budgets, Monthly / Quarterly Operating Forecasts / Reviews and Long-Range Strategic planning across key areas of responsibility
Perform and facilitate financial validation processes on revenues and costs, identify key financial risks and opportunities, analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions
Partner closely with Controllership for all quarter close/ year end procedures
Refine key forecasting methodologies and assumptions using data driven analytics
Expand use of automation to drive process improvement and data visualization
Qualifications
Technical & Professional:
Career Level: Experienced
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (in Consumer Products / Retail / Parks environment or Global Media & Entertainment industry a plus), in a finance function
Solid accounting / finance background required
Advanced Excel skills (ability to create financial models from PowerPivot and Data Modeling), required
PowerPoint skills, including ability to "tell a story" using PowerPoint
Experience with financial systems such as SAP, a plus
Qualified accounting and finance skills (i.e., certified accountant, MBA) a plus
General:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Takes initiative and follows through on projects
Must be accurate, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as being a team player in a fast-paced environment, working with a variety of personalities
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
Additional Requirements:
Travel may be required
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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