Director, FP&A

Job Description

Job Description
Role Purpose:
The Director serves a key role on the SpinCo centralized Financial Planning and Analysis team, reporting to the Vice President with responsibility for supporting FP&A process across all of SpinCo's various network and digital businesses. The role provides the unique opportunity for extensive visibility with the SpinCo leadership team and experience both shaping and managing the full planning process for a publicly traded company.
The Financial Planning and Analysis team is responsible for all planning and estimate cycles, internal reporting and related analysis for SpinCo financial results. The team also oversees the preparation of financial analyses for a wide spectrum of audiences including SpinCo Senior management, Investor Relations, Business Unit leadership, and external audiences.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Partnering with Vice President, FP&A with ongoing refinement of overall financial targets across the Company and working with business unit operational finance teams to understanding trends in all pacings and estimates
• Supporting key processes to close the spin-off from Comcast, including setting-up and testing new Finance systems for all of SpinCo, supporting Treasury team in initial debt raise, and partnering with controllership team on Form 10 and initial 10K filings
• Serving as primary FP&A contact for BU Leadership in Entertainment, Cable News, and Sports Production, overseeing P&L and Free Cash Flow for those businesses
• Partnering with both Analytics & Insights team and TV Networks Finance on revenue budgeting, both on forecasting Sub Fee revenue and serving as an FP&A point of contact for ad sales through the planned NBCU/SpinCo ad sales rep agreement
• Ideating with Vice President, FP&A in ensuring process for all planning cycles (budget, quarterly forecasts / close, long range plans) is as efficient as possible, including establishing a single set of standard reports across all Finance teams
• Managing financial analysis for all planning cycles – requiring in-depth understanding of business submissions, performing trend analysis, and identifying risks/opportunities
• Leading and developing a team of two direct reports
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or Accounting and a minimum 6 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Exceptional project management skills
• Solid computer/analysis skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:
• Previous experience in the media and entertainment industry highly preferred
• Solid interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
• Comfort with a culture of adaptability with continuous refinement of roles and processes
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to team effectively across a wide range of other leaders
• Experience in public accounting at the Big Four and with SEC reporting a plus
• Experience with SAP Accounting/Business Warehouse and BPC software a plus
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 of the Careers website. Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

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