Financial Analyst, Operational Finance
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating and distributing world-class content across various platforms. The Financial Analyst, Operational Finance will support compensation and benefits planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence key financial decisions within the Media Group.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR to monitor and forecast headcount for pacings, estimates, budgets, and long-range planning
- Support forecasting, reporting, and perform strategic and trend analysis
- Collaborate with on Ad Sales compensation and benefits (C&B) and headcount planning
- Coordinate with Operational Finance teams to prepare reporting packages for monthly pacings, estimates, budgets, and long-range plans
- Assist with monthly journal entries and financial close activities for Operational Finance
- Prepare and standardize quarterly reconciliations for C&B accruals, reclassifications, and allocation entries across Media Group
- Manage BPC submissions and validations for monthly and major estimate cycles
- Contribute to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Operational Finance workflows
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- Analytical Thinker: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Proactive & Self-Starter: Takes initiative to solve problems and improve processes without waiting for direction
- Collaborative: Comfortable working across multiple teams, including HR, Finance, and Operational Finance
- Team Player: Builds strong relationships, supports colleagues, and contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture
- Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Strong Communication Skills: Can clearly present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP and planning tools like BPC; advanced Excel skills
- Process Improvement Mindset: Looks for opportunities to streamline workflows and contribute to SOP development
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- A variety of other discounts and perks
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