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Job Description
Summary:
The Manager, Finance is an integral member of the NBCUniversal Consumer Products Financial Planning & Analysis team, responsible for providing operational and financial support to the Consumer Products Business Unit. The primary focus will be to consolidate financial planning and analysis of the Global Consumer Products business across Revenue and Direct Cost of Sales. The qualified candidate must be able to multi-task and balance priorities on competing initiatives.
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)
Responsibilities include:
Subject Matter Expert for Global direct cost of sales spending and primarily partnering with the Global Franchise Strategy, Global Product Development and Global Franchise Creative teams. Evaluate ROI and identify opportunities to optimize spend
Prepare and lead all cost related aspects/meetings for annual budget, quarterly forecasts & close cycles, monthly pacing, long range planning with Global and Regional FP&A teams including actualization, project analysis and evaluation of investment
Prepare Global Cost decks and own variance analysis for Executive review
Approve Purchase Orders, create & maintain WBSE codes, actualize costs in the models, work with Controllership on accruals, closing and other ad hoc requests (e.g allocations etc.)
Create and maintain historical cost data files and dashboards that deliver real time visibility into cost performance and cost trending analysis that provides compelling insights to leadership
Lead on Agent Commission Forecasting and Actualization
Support Finance Director with Global Consumer Products P&L consolidations during financial cycles across Forecast, Budget, Long Range Plan, Quarter-end close and pacing
Assist on areas of the Revenue Forecast providing commentary and insights for the global CP Lifestyle business
Own and manage 'Other Revenue', specifically GSF providing variance analysis and working with Controllership to confirm accuracy
Contribute to continuous improvement, driving automation, process simplification and adoption of modern financial tools
Lead/assist with special projects and other duties as assigned/ Ad Hoc reporting and analysis
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in finance or related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in finance and/or accounting
Cost management experience required (2+ years)
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with SAP required
Power Query Experience essential
Ability to interact with all levels of management
General accounting knowledge required
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Applicant must be a team player and be able to work with a variety of personalities
Strong leadership skills and ability to work across multiple divisions
Takes initiative and lead projects
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in this fast- paced environment
Detail oriented
Proactive approach to problem solving including analytical and information system skills
Strong work ethic and follow through
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work well under pressure
Must be accurate, highly organized with great attention to detail
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This role requires working in the office.
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.
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