Director, Finance, News Direct to Consumer Job at NBCUniversal in New York

Director, Finance, News Direct to Consumer

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Overview

This role leads the finance support for the MS NOW & CNBC Direct to Consumer businesses. The Finance Director will partner with senior leaders to execute day-to-day priorities, lead various special projects, and serve as a thought partner to these high-profile businesses. The position reports to the SVP, News Finance and includes the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the leaders and operational teams of the MS NOW and CNBC Direct to Consumer businesses, provide analytical support to evaluate business decisions, and be an engaged thought partner to help drive growth.
• Contribute to operational forecasting & analysis, monthly & quarterly close process, and day-to-day financials.
• Lead monthly reporting & detailed cost trackers; own relationship with budget owners as their main point of contact.
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and cross-functional teams like Ad Sales and digital research teams to understand traffic/revenue trending and impact on financials; collaborate with operations and strategy teams on investment modeling and execution.
• Develop a strong relationship with HR to partner on team structure.
• Prepare MS Now Events P&L for month/quarter/year ends as well as estimate/budget process, and perform financial variance analysis.
• Manage one analyst to support the business as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting or related field with a focus on digital or streaming media finance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, work independently, and be effective and decisive under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience leading a team of finance professionals.
• Solid financial modeling skills.
• Solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize data and complex information, and present succinctly to executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to build strong working partnerships and influence across various levels within the organization.
• Possesses the confidence and presence to interact and present at senior management and executive levels.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity and initiative; expertise in leveraging and analyzing financial data to drive strategic decision making.

Hybrid

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

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.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.