Senior Financial Analyst, NBC News Group

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, distribute it across film, television, and streaming, and bring it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. Our portfolio includes leading entertainment and news brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. We produce premier filmed entertainment through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group, and operate industry-leading theme parks like Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst will directly manage the News Group Marketing budget and several other News Group HQ P&Ls, as well as handle critical reporting and analysis for the portfolio-wide News Group Capital budget. As an operational finance lead, this role partners with production executives to implement strategic initiatives, prepare and maintain budgetary commitments, and support daily operations. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Finance, NBC News Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage the P&Ls for NBC News Marketing and News HQ departments, including preparing budgets, submitting regular financial pacing updates, partnering with production executives, and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead regular capital expenditure analyses to monitor investments in on-air production equipment, studio infrastructure, and digital product development.
• Partner with technical leaders on strategic initiatives to streamline operations, manage costs, and enhance business decision-making.
• Prepare executive updates for senior management, distilling complex information into simple, actionable insights.
• Complete monthly close deliverables for all managed departments, including journal entries, variance analysis, headcount analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Facilitate daily operations for all managed departments, including accounts payable transactions and T&E/PCard compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent computer and analytical skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient use of SAP/Business Warehouse/BPC or similar accounting software.
• Must be willing to work in New York City.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• High energy and ability to multi-task.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A variety of discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

Schedule

Hybrid: This position requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.