FP&A Analyst

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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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. 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.

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

* Responsibility for the consolidation and delivery of our financial and operating results, on time and right first time. Supporting the Senior Finance Manager in presenting our results to various stakeholders.
* Work with UIS in-house development and Prodco development teams to effectively manage Development investment to ensure investment is in-line with agreed plans.

The role will foster a strong, collaborative relationship with the USG FP&A consolidation teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CONSOLIDATION AND REPORTING
* Supporting the Senior Finance Manager with the maintenance and review of the consolidated forecast
* Preparing key deliverables, including monthly pacing, annual budget and long-range planning cycles
* Partnering with forecast owners to ensure information is up to date and proactively managing any risks or opportunities
* Leading on KPI reporting and variance analysis for corporate and our LA-based parent Studio; continually looking for ways to improve quality of the reporting and ensure it meets stakeholder needs
* Support the preparation and presentation to the UIS SLT on Budget, LRP and Estimates. Ensure these are world class quality, presented in a timely basis, suitable for Exec audience, and clearly communicate the performance vs. targets.

SMART (Title Ultimate and Forecasting IT tool) Superuser
* Team superuser for our forecasting system (SMART), taking ownership of data and responsible for maintaining accounts and reconciliations
* Systems lead for month end and quarter end cycles, including updating FX rates, amortization of costs, and transfer of data between SMART/SAP

DEVELOPMENT
* Work closely with Development and BALA teams to ensure we proactively manage the commitments budget with a "no surprises" mentality. Ensure investment is made within the pre-approved Budget parameters and it is closely monitored and communicated at regular intervals throughout the year.
* Work closely with the production companies BALA, Development and Finance teams to ensure we are aligned on the Development commitments.
* Ad-hoc projects and tasks as required

Qualifications:

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) with experience in FP&A (experience in Production accounting is desirable, but not essential)
* Interest in IT business reporting systems (e.g., BPC) and willingness to develop skills to become the Finance Superuser for the team. BPC (or similar e.g., TM1/Hyperion/Cognos) experience advantageous
* Strong PC skills - SAP/BW experience preferred, strong Excel and PowerPoint
* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
* Proactive and solution focused with high attention to detail, strong analytical skills and interest in process improvement
* Ability to prioritise workflow and deliver accurate work to a high standard within short and unpredictable deadlines
* Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Enthusiastic self-starter with an ambition to grow through the role
* TV, media and relevant industry experience is preferable
* Previous experience of ultimates accounting would be advantageous
* All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove they are eligible to work in the United Kingdom

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.

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