Manager, Finance

Job Description

The role supports and manages the consolidation, analysis, and forecasting of global costs under Universal Entertainment. It operates in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.

• Consolidate and analyze Overhead/SG&A costs
• Present cost results and future forecasts to CFO’s
• Manage Overhead for major forecast cycles (Estimates, Long Range Plan, Budget, etc.)
• Collaborate with Finance teams from across Universal Entertainment business units to ensure coordinated processes and timely reporting
• Leverage existing financial system to build robust analytical tools to support pacing and estimate processes
• Create new cost reporting dashboards and executive reports
• Work closely with CFOs on special projects and cost initiatives
• Serve as primary Finance partner for business units providing overhead support to ~20 Executive department leaders spanning all functions (Programming, Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Research, Finance, Legal, HR, etc.)
• Conduct quarterly analysis of Headcount and update Headcount data in SAC
• Own/Lead ad-hoc projects, analyses, and presentations, including SAC Workforce Planning and Global Overhead model project
• Own/Lead Project Keystone Code Block updates and transition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 4+ years of Finance experience
• High proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with SAP (preferred but not required)

What you will bring

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Inquisitive and able to think through interdependencies of processes
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Solid work ethic and follow through
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Leadership skills to guide, influence, and coordinate multiple business units by building strong working partnerships
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments; strong interpersonal skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Able to effectively handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations
• Advanced knowledge of Excel including formulas, pivot tables, advanced spreadsheets
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends as necessary

Hybrid

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Additional Information

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.