Financial Analyst

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
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 Financial Analyst for the CityWalk Finance team will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial planning, reporting, and analysis for CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood. In this position, you will report to the Senior Finance Manager who oversees CityWalk Finance. You will have an exciting opportunity to partner with operations and finance to drive results in several fast-paced, results-driven lines of business. The Financial Analyst will assist with revenue and expense forecasting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Job Duties:
• Prepare annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, monthly position update, and latest estimates
• Perform monthly close and prepare monthly performance packages with in-depth analytical and operational variances versus budget and prior year actuals
• Strengthen controls to ensure a ''no surprises'' environment. Leverage relationships with operating partners to optimize efficiencies and influence behavior
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual performance packages for senior management addressing budget and prior year variances
• Partner with operational management and the finance team to develop key operational/financial metrics, improve current financial processes, make recommendations to optimize efficiencies, and influence decisions
• Help execute ad-hoc requests
• Execute job functions near flawlessly for all reporting, planning/budget/LE, month-end close, special projects, and assigned deliverables
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 0-2 years of Finance experience
• Interest in Theme Park/Entertainment Finance
• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexible mindset to be able to take on new challenges outside of the job description as they arise
• Excellent work ethic, initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision
• Solid presentation and both verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work with and influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three 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: $69,000 - $75,000

Desired Characteristics:
• Resourceful problem solver, with the ability to prioritize and create approaches to meet required objectives
• SAP, BPC, and/or Microstrategy knowledge a plus
• Demonstrate leadership values and ability to develop and participate in diverse/cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to maintain a big picture perspective as well as being detail-oriented

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xk173z-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.