NBCUniversal
Senior Financial Analyst, Film Production & Music
NBCUniversal, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks and consumer experiences, and own leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network and Peacock. 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 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 NBCUniversal assets; the spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Universal Production Finance team is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative Senior Financial Analyst to support the Film Production, Development and Music businesses. This role partners with Film Production Finance Execs, Film Music operations, HQ FP&A and Controllership teams to manage essential FP&A deliverables and reporting requirements, with a primary focus on Production and Music.
Essential Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and analyze cash forecasting models, tracking by-title production spend and receipts across 40+ active and upcoming film projects
Develop and retain subject matter expertise in key areas of production finance that impact forecasting, including domestic and international tax incentive programs, production-specific nuances, and contractual factors
Identify key drivers impacting financial performance and analyze potential risks and opportunities
Prepare presentations for senior management highlighting production cost performance against budgets and in-year cash position by film, as well as CFO Op Reviews and Leadership Business Updates
Assist with annual budget deliverables, detailed historical data analysis, industry research, and support for strategic slate assumptions
Own recurring reporting duties for production cash
Manage core music publishing finance responsibilities and ad hoc analyses
Perform cost modeling for music soundtrack and publishing deal scenarios
Allocate soundtrack receipts for internal record label
Support all Production Finance teams with FP&A submissions and closing duties, including cash and P&L pacing, corporate consolidation, weekly forecast reporting, and variance analyses
Work on a wide variety of special projects and ad hoc analyses that provide critical insights for senior management
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required
2+ years of relevant experience (including finance, accounting, etc.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Desired Characteristics
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
Ability to take ownership of tasks and information, proactively anticipating questions and needs
Solid interpersonal and communication skills; experience communicating with all levels of an organization
Must meet deadlines, and be willing to work overtime, as necessary
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Working knowledge of SAP and PowerBI
Hybrid This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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. Salary range: $80,000-92,000.
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. NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including fair chance laws where applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, you can request it at AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance
Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks and consumer experiences, and own leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network and Peacock. 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 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 NBCUniversal assets; the spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Universal Production Finance team is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative Senior Financial Analyst to support the Film Production, Development and Music businesses. This role partners with Film Production Finance Execs, Film Music operations, HQ FP&A and Controllership teams to manage essential FP&A deliverables and reporting requirements, with a primary focus on Production and Music.
Essential Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and analyze cash forecasting models, tracking by-title production spend and receipts across 40+ active and upcoming film projects
Develop and retain subject matter expertise in key areas of production finance that impact forecasting, including domestic and international tax incentive programs, production-specific nuances, and contractual factors
Identify key drivers impacting financial performance and analyze potential risks and opportunities
Prepare presentations for senior management highlighting production cost performance against budgets and in-year cash position by film, as well as CFO Op Reviews and Leadership Business Updates
Assist with annual budget deliverables, detailed historical data analysis, industry research, and support for strategic slate assumptions
Own recurring reporting duties for production cash
Manage core music publishing finance responsibilities and ad hoc analyses
Perform cost modeling for music soundtrack and publishing deal scenarios
Allocate soundtrack receipts for internal record label
Support all Production Finance teams with FP&A submissions and closing duties, including cash and P&L pacing, corporate consolidation, weekly forecast reporting, and variance analyses
Work on a wide variety of special projects and ad hoc analyses that provide critical insights for senior management
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required
2+ years of relevant experience (including finance, accounting, etc.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Desired Characteristics
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and high standards in quality and accurate reporting
Ability to take ownership of tasks and information, proactively anticipating questions and needs
Solid interpersonal and communication skills; experience communicating with all levels of an organization
Must meet deadlines, and be willing to work overtime, as necessary
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Working knowledge of SAP and PowerBI
Hybrid This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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. Salary range: $80,000-92,000.
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. NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including fair chance laws where applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, you can request it at AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance
Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Note: This refined description preserves core responsibilities and qualifications while removing extraneous boilerplate, repetitive company descriptions, inconsistent HTML, and non-essential postings from the original text.
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