NBC Universal
Job Description
The Manager, Sports Programming Finance will report to the VP Finance and work as a part of the Sports Programming Finance team which includes tentpole properties including Sunday Night Football, NBA, PGA Tour, Big 10, Premiere League, The US Open, Ryder Cup, and Notre Dame Football. This role will manage budgets, forecasts, P&Ls, and collaborate with teams across NBCU.
Programming Finance:
Work cross-functionally with internal finance teams to drive end-to-end financial ownership of programming content
Lead internal programming finance processes, including pacing updates (2–3 times per quarter), including consolidation and variance analysis
Collaborate with senior leaders in Programming and Production as a strategic finance partner, aligning cross-business initiatives to optimize budget planning, and support financial target achievement
Coordinate with the Controllership team to ensure accurate accounting
Provide ad-hoc financial support for NBC programming initiatives
Support monthly and quarterly close process including variance analysis, management reporting and summaries
Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
BA/BS Degree in finance/accounting or related field
5+ years relevant experience in finance/accounting, prior FP&A experience preferred
Proficient in use of SAP/BW/BPC or similar accounting software
Proficient in Windows environment; Advanced Excel skills
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to senior management
Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines on short notice
Team player with a positive attitude. Role requires frequent collaboration with finance peers as well as counterparts in research, programming, scheduling, ad sales, marketing, etc.
Role is based in Stamford CT
Hybrid: This role is designated as hybrid generally contributing from the office a minimum of 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs).
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 [emailprotected] .
Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr
Programming Finance:
Work cross-functionally with internal finance teams to drive end-to-end financial ownership of programming content
Lead internal programming finance processes, including pacing updates (2–3 times per quarter), including consolidation and variance analysis
Collaborate with senior leaders in Programming and Production as a strategic finance partner, aligning cross-business initiatives to optimize budget planning, and support financial target achievement
Coordinate with the Controllership team to ensure accurate accounting
Provide ad-hoc financial support for NBC programming initiatives
Support monthly and quarterly close process including variance analysis, management reporting and summaries
Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
BA/BS Degree in finance/accounting or related field
5+ years relevant experience in finance/accounting, prior FP&A experience preferred
Proficient in use of SAP/BW/BPC or similar accounting software
Proficient in Windows environment; Advanced Excel skills
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to senior management
Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines on short notice
Team player with a positive attitude. Role requires frequent collaboration with finance peers as well as counterparts in research, programming, scheduling, ad sales, marketing, etc.
Role is based in Stamford CT
Hybrid: This role is designated as hybrid generally contributing from the office a minimum of 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs).
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 [emailprotected] .
Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr