• Manager, Finance - Entertainment

    NBC Universal (New York, NY)


    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.

     

    The Manager Content Finance, Entertainment will report to the VP Content Finance, Entertainment and support certain financial functions across USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen. The Manager role requires strong attention to detail, high standards for quality and accuracy, and the ability to work cross-functionally between Scheduling, Controllership, Business Affairs, and Creative & Finance Senior Management to provide traditional operational and finance support for our entertainment programming.

    Responsibilities

    + Oversee all financial aspects of programming budgets, including Original Series, Specials, Development, and Acquisitions.

    + Manage P&L and cash forecasts for monthly pacing, annual budget, quarterly estimates and long range plans; perform adhoc strategic and financial analysis to support overall network strategy.

    + Partner with Controllership on the programming amortization model

    + Partner with operators to conduct scenario planning and financial impact of scheduling changes.

    + Own greenlight analysis and proforma P&L’s for Original and Acquired programming

    + Conduct post-mortem show profitability analysis

    + Other ad hoc projects and requests as assigned by the VP and CFO.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and a minimum of five years' experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles

    + Solid financial modeling skills

    + Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels

    + Preferred: previous experience in a media company, streaming service, or direct-to-consumer business.

     

    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: $85,000 - $115,000 (bonus 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 [email protected].

     

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