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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
The Ad Sales Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for revenue projections, financial modeling, and analyses of NBCUniversal’s Broadcast Entertainment properties. This role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the Ad Sales business by partnering closely with Sales, Planning, Research, Programming and Corporate Finance teams.
Responsibilities
- Own ad sales revenue financial models for NBC Broadcast Entertainment properties throughout all key financial forecast cycles (Budget, Upfront, Reforecasts), along with monthly pacing and weekly reporting.
- Manage monthly and quarterly close processes through accurate pacing updates, variance analysis, and reporting.
- Conduct pricing/revenue analyses around KPIs (price, ratings, volume) to understand trends and variances.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Inventory, and Network operational teams to identify financial risks and/or opportunities for the network.
- Own and maintain Portfolio stewardship reporting.
- Provide support for revenue and ratings analyses, pricing scenarios, and other ad-hoc requests and deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably with a focus on revenue planning, forecasting, or audit; experience in Media is preferred but not required.
- Comprehensive understanding of and ability to interpret financial information.
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Effectively communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Robust interpersonal skills and a team player, willing to collaborate effectively.
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Aptitude to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP, OnAir, and MicroStrategy a plus.
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Solid communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
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: $80,000 - $95,000.
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.
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 [email protected].
