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 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.
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst, MSNBC Newsgathering Finance
OVERVIEW
This key role is the main finance partner for the new MSNBC Newsgathering organization, a major strategic initiative already underway as the Versant brands prepare for the upcoming spin from NBCUniversal. This role is responsible for building partnerships with the Newsgathering leadership team to address day to day priorities, execute on special projects, and to contribute to conversations on new ideas. There will also be significant collaboration with HR and finance peers to build informed financial plans and to lead key initiatives. This role will report to the VP, News Programming Finance and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with editorial leadership to support a new team of 100+ journalist who will lead world-wide news coverage for MSNBC across all platforms.
- Plan and communicate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, staffing changes, and cost initiatives.
- Provide reporting and other operational support for various third-party partner arrangements.
- Own all financial processes - annual budgets, long-range strategic plans, and in-year financial estimates for both P&L and cash forecasts.
- Create KPI’s, build and manage operational reporting, and actively identify risks and opportunities.
- Develop strong relationships with show leaders and HR; manage headcount reporting.
- Support ad hoc projects and requests.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of experience in progressive Operational Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis roles
- Solid financial modeling skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
- Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
- Able to build strong working partnerships along with the ability to listen, understand, and influence across various levels within the organization.
- Possesses the confidence and presence to interact and present at senior management and executive levels.
- Analytical mindset, curiosity, and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000.
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 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 Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
